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Mental Functions and the Cortex

  • Consciousness and Cognition
  • The Four Lobes
  • Prefrontal Area

Prefrontal Area

The prefrontal area covers a very large area of the brain.

The prefrontal area is responsible for many parts of cognitive function, including:

  • Intellectual ability
  • Control of behavior
  • Moral judgment
  • Emotional control
Side view of the brain with the prefrontal area at the front highlighted in yellow.
Location of the prefrontal area
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