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This is incorrect. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is involved in cognitive functions including task switching, planning and working memory.
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b
Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
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This is incorrect. The hippocampus is involved in learning and memory.
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e
Hippocampus
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This is correct. The orbit medial prefrontal cortex is responsible for decision-making, processing and regulating emotions as well as the inhibitory control of behaviour. A lesion in this area can therefore leave to impulsive behaviour and apathy.
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a
Orbitomedial prefrontal cortex
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This is incorrect. The pars opercularis is involved with recognising a tone of voice and the production of language. This area is situated within Broca's area. A lesion within Broca's area causes Broca's aphasia.
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c
Pars opercular's
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This is incorrect. Wernicke's area is involved in understanding speech and the meaning of words. A lesion in this area leads to Wernicke's aphasia.
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d
Wernicke's area
Concept
Chapter
2693
3969
Neuroanatomy
Topic
141
Neurology
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A 51-year-old man presents to the GP with his wife. His wife is concerned about the patient's recent change in personality. She explains that he recently has been swearing at strangers in public unprovoked. Upon further questioning, the wife also found the patient urinating in the garden last night at their friend's house.

Which area of the brain is most likely to have a lesion resulting in these symptoms?
a