Executive Function

Question 1

Prefrontal Cortex Anatomy

Executive function

Answer 1

• 3 surfaces: lateral, medial and orbital
• Lateral PFC= cognitive aspects of executive functions
• Orbital and Medial PFC = emotional/social regulation of
behavior

Question 2

Why PFC in Executive Functions?
Hypothesis: Connections with other brain regions make it ideal for coordinating other processes

Lateral PFC (1)

Medial and orbital Pfc (2)

Answer 2

Visual
Auditory
Somato-
sensory
Multi-
Modal