NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lobe is known for “higher-cognitive functions like problem solving and decision making?
A
Frontal Lobe
B
Parietal Lobe
C
Temporal Lobe
D
Occipital Lobe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The functions of the frontal lobe are numerous. It is associated with higher cognitive functions, such as decision making, motivation, problem-solving, planning and attention. These functions are carried out mainly by the prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe.

Detailed explanation-2: -The frontal lobes are important for voluntary movement, expressive language and for managing higher level executive functions. Executive functions refer to a collection of cognitive skills including the capacity to plan, organise, initiate, self-monitor and control one’s responses in order to achieve a goal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cortex contains the physical structures responsible for most of what we call ‘’brainwork": cognition, mental imagery, the highly sophisticated processing of visual information, and the ability to produce and understand language.

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