GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The prefrontal cortex is the learning, reasoning, and thinking center of the brain
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In mammalian brain anatomy, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the cerebral cortex which covers the front part of the frontal lobe. The prefrontal cortex is in charge of abstract thinking and thought analysis, it is also responsible for regulating behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s rational part. This is the part of the brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences. Teens process information with the amygdala. This is the emotional part.

Detailed explanation-3: -The prefrontal cortex helps people set and achieve goals. It receives input from multiple regions of the brain to process information and adapts accordingly. The prefrontal cortex contributes to a wide variety of executive functions, including: Focusing one’s attention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory, thinking, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, consciousness and functions related to your senses. Anatomy of the cerebral cortex.

Detailed explanation-5: -The amygdala shares a special connection with another part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is a big region in the front of the brain (Figure 1). It can be called the control center of our brains because it helps to control our thoughts and actions.

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