Which of the following statements about the insular cortex is false?
A) The insular cortex integrates diverse information to produce a sensation of how the body feels.
B) Damage to the insular cortex causes apathy.
C) The insular cortex communicates with brain areas involved in planning and decision making.
D) The insular cortex is greatly expanded in species that can recognize themselves in a mirror.
E) The insular cortex is greatly expanded in terrestrial but not aquatic vertebrates.

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The statement that the insular cortex is greatly expanded in terrestrial but not aquatic vertebrates is false. In fact, the insular cortex is present in all vertebrates and its size can vary depending on the species' sensory and cognitive abilities.

Which of the Following Statements About the Insular Cortex Is