Prefrontal cortex

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  • 700 Dorlands/Elsevier {{{DorlandsPre}}}/{{{DorlandsSuf}}} The prefrontal cortex is the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas.
  • The prefrontal cortex is the brain center most strongly implicated in qualities like sentience, human general intelligence, and personality.
  • If prefrontal cortex is construed broadlyenough to include orbital and cingulate cortex, rats can be said to haveprefrontal cortex.
  • Brain imaging also shows that the prefrontal cortex is highly active when tasks of memorization and deductive reasoning are being performed.
  • The prefrontal cortex is known not only to be involved in emotional responses, but also to have numerous connections with other parts of the brain that are responsible for controlling dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, three neurotransmitters that are important in mood regulation.

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