Sensory information from our organs, besides going to its regulatory centers, also goes to the insular lobe of the cerebral cortex.This structure is involved in all of the following except:
A) the integration of physiological information to produce a sensation of how the body feels.
B) communication with brain regions involved in planning.
C) activity in situations producing strong emotions.
D) bypassing cortical regions to maintain homeostasis.
E) ability to distinguish good food from spoiled food.

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The insular lobe is not involved in bypassing cortical regions to maintain homeostasis. Rather, it plays a role in integrating physiological information and communicating with other brain regions involved in planning, emotional processing, and sensory discrimination.

Sensory Information from Our Organs, Besides Going to Its Regulatory