Frontal cortex
Frontal Cortex
The Frontal Cortex is a part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe. It is involved in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The frontal cortex is divided into two main sections: the anterior cingulate cortex and the prefrontal cortex. The anterior cingulate cortex is involved in decision-making and emotion, while the prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in personality expression, social behavior, and decision making.
Function[edit | edit source]
The frontal cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions, including thinking, decision-making, and planning. It is also involved in the processing of memory and emotions. The frontal cortex is crucial for the cognitive processes known as executive functions, such as planning, cognitive flexibility, abstract thinking, rule acquisition, initiating appropriate actions and inhibiting inappropriate actions, and selecting relevant sensory information.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the frontal cortex can lead to a variety of disorders, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. It can also result in personality changes and difficulty with problem-solving and planning.
Research[edit | edit source]
Research on the frontal cortex is ongoing, with scientists seeking to understand more about its structure, function, and role in disease. This research is crucial for the development of treatments for conditions that affect the frontal cortex.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Brain
- Frontal lobe
- Anterior cingulate cortex
- Prefrontal cortex
- Dementia
- Parkinson's disease
- Schizophrenia
References[edit | edit source]
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