The frontal lobe is the part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions including reasoning, problem-solving, judgment, and motor function.
The frontal lobe is like the CEO of a company. It makes important decisions, plans for the future, solves problems and controls voluntary movements.
Motor Cortex: This is an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.
Prefrontal Cortex: This is a part of the frontal lobes responsible for thinking, planning, and language.
Broca's Area: Located in the frontal lobe, this region is linked to speech production.
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