FRONTAL LOBE

Frontal Lobe

It is the brain region most closely related to concentration and governs higher mental functions such as memory, thinking, reasoning, planning, movement, emotion, and problem solving, while coordinating information from other association areas and regulating behavior.

Functions of the Frontal Lobe

• Helps the prefrontal cortex efficiently regulate emotions

Structure of the Frontal Lobe

Prefrontal Cortex

It is an area related to the dopamine system that governs emotion. The prefrontal cortex performs functions such as recognizing oneself, planning behavior, inhibiting unnecessary behavior, establishing strategies for problem solving, and making decisions.

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

It plays an important role in working memory and attention, is involved in goal-directed behavior, and makes logical judgments based on information.

Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex

It plays a role in making judgments based on emotional information. When damaged, people make ruthless judgments about moral issues.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

It processes information related to desires and motivations, and functions to carry out socially appropriate behavior.

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Topics: Brain Science
Category: Wiki/Term