GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ lobe of the brain contains the motor cortex, and is responsible for movement, complex planning, personality, and critical thinking.
A
Temporal
B
Occipital
C
Frontal
D
Parietal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The frontal lobe is responsible for initiating and coordinating motor movements; higher cognitive skills, such as problem solving, thinking, planning, and organizing; and for many aspects of personality and emotional makeup. The parietal lobe is involved with sensory processes, attention, and language.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of the motor cortex is to generate signals to direct the movement of the body. It is part of the frontal lobe and is anterior to the central sulcus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The frontal lobe is the most anterior (front) part of the brain. It extends from the area behind the forehead back to the precentral gyrus. As a whole, the frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as memory, emotions, impulse control, problem solving, social interaction, and motor function.

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