Von Economo neurons probably participate in which of the following functions?
A)assessing and performing complex social behaviors
B) regulation of important body functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst
C) conscious, deliberate efforts to pay attention to particular stimuli
D) reflexive motor behaviors

Question

Von Economo neurons probably participate in which of the following functions? 
A)assessing and performing complex social behaviors 
B) regulation of important body functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst​ 
C) conscious, deliberate efforts to pay attention to particular stimuli​ 
D) reflexive motor behaviors​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Von Economo neurons are specialized neurons found in the brains of social animals that are thought to be involved in complex social behaviors and cognition. They are especially prominent in brain regions associated with empathy and social awareness, such as the anterior cingulate cortex and fronto-insular cortex. Therefore, the best choice for the function of Von Economo neurons is assessing and performing complex social behaviors.

Von Economo Neurons Probably Participate in Which of the Following