Ryan was recently given a few doses of a neuropeptide as part of a research project. Ever since, he has felt a sense of empathy toward homeless people in his neighborhood. He decides to provide these homeless people with food and medicines. He also decides to adopt an injured stray dog in his neighborhood. The neuropeptide most likely impacted the ________, thereby increasing Ryan's empathy towards others' pain?

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The insula is involved in the processing of emotions and empathy, including the ability to understand and feel others' pain. Administering a neuropeptide that affects the insula could increase empathy towards others, as seen in Ryan's actions.

Ryan Was Recently Given a Few Doses of a Neuropeptide