Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 46 - The Mammalian Nervous System: Structure and Higher Functions - 46.3 - Higher Brain Functions Involve Integration of Multiple Systems - 46.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 998: 2

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The insula is observed to integrate physiological data from throughout the body to create a feeling sensation. In humans and some other primates, the insula has advanced enough to acquire new of spindle-shaped neurons that are not found in other animals. The insula and its circuitry can communicate with areas of the brain that are associated with planning and decision making. Because of the multifaceted interactions between the insula and its neural systems, some neurobiologists believe it might be involved in conscious experience.

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The insula is observed to integrate physiological data from throughout the body to create a feeling sensation. In humans and some other primates, the insula has advanced enough to acquire new of spindle-shaped neurons that are not found in other animals. The insula and its circuitry can communicate with areas of the brain that are associated with planning and decision making. Because of the multifaceted interactions between the insula and its neural systems, some neurobiologists believe it might be involved in conscious experience.
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