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Frontal Lobe
Nervous System

Frontal Lobe

Lobus frontalis

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This lobe is located at the anterior end of each cerebral hemisphere. The function of this lobe involves higher mental functions. This includes the ability to determine similarities and differences, recognize consequences from actions, and to suppress unacceptable social responses. This is where most of the dopamine sensitive neurons are found. These neurons are associated with planning, reward, attention and short term memory.

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Frontal Lobe

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It is defined as the bony partition between the frontal lobes of the brain in the anterior cranial fossa and the midline and paramedian facial structures, including nasal cavity and orbits.

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