The family of a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident tells you he "just isn't the same person before the crash." You know this is likely because of the injury to what area of his brain?
a. Parietal lobes
b. Frontal lobes
c. Occipital lobes
d. Temporal lobes
ANS: B
The frontal lobes of the cerebrum are the areas of the brain responsible for voluntary motor function, concentration, communication, decision making, and personality. The parietal lobes are responsible for the sense of touch, distinguishing the shape and texture of objects. The temporal lobes are concerned with the senses of hearing and smell. The occipital lobes process visual information.
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