PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Damage to the cerebral cortex in frontal lobe would most likely result in
A
diminished planning abilities
B
death
C
blindess
D
coma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Damage to the neurons or tissue of the frontal lobe can lead to personality changes, difficulty concentrating or planning, and impulsivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -An injury to the frontal lobes may affect an individual’s ability to control emotions, impulses, and behavior or may cause difficulty recalling events or speaking.

Detailed explanation-3: -The frontal lobes are the most common area for injury to occur in the brain. Damage can lead to a wide variety of symptoms, such as loss of movement, difficulty speaking, and changes in social behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of possible damage depend on the affected region. Frontal lobe. Symptoms include memory issues, challenges with attention, emotional inadequacy, improper social behavior, inability to understand what others say, problems with your speech, and loss of muscle control over one side of the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The frontal lobe is separated from the parietal lobe by a space called the central sulcus, and from the temporal lobe by the lateral sulcus. The frontal lobe is generally where higher executive functions including emotional regulation, planning, reasoning and problem solving occur.

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