Which of the following does not characterize the insular cortex in humans and great apes?
A) Damage results in increased sexual responsiveness.
B) It is greatly expanded in species that can recognize themselves in a mirror.
C) It has circuitry that communicates with parts of the brain involved in planning.
D) It is activated by situations that evoke intense feelings.
E) Along with its circuitry, it may be the neurobiological basis for self-awareness.

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While the insular cortex is involved in sexual arousal, damage to it does not result in increased sexual responsiveness.

Which of the Following Does Not Characterize the Insular Cortex