Van Economo neurons

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Exceptionally large neurons in the posterior insula, uniquely enriched in humans, involved in integrating body movements, pain, and discomfort to drive motivational processes and override reflexes.

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Exceptionally large neurons in the posterior insula, uniquely enriched in humans, involved in integrating body movements, pain, and discomfort to drive motivational processes and override reflexes.