The Insula Cortex

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Where is the Insula cortex located?

  • In the temporal lobe (correct)
  • In the parietal lobe
  • In the frontal lobe
  • In the occipital lobe

Which of the following best describes the function of the Insula cortex?

  • It helps us understand ourselves and other people
  • It is part of the broader social circuitry
  • It monitors the state of the body (correct)
  • It is involved in processing sensations of pain

What happens when the Insula cortex is highly responsive to pain?

  • It helps us understand ourselves and other people
  • It increases activity in the somatosensory cortex (correct)
  • It causes sensations of loneliness
  • It worsens the Opioid epidemic

Where is the Insula cortex located?

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What is the primary function of the Insula cortex?

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Why is the Insula cortex important in understanding the Opioid epidemic?

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