In: Anatomy and Physiology
1 a) Prefrontal cortex is an important structure responsible for decision making, cognitive planning,thinking,making decision and self control over impulses. Long term drug exposure can cause altered signals from prefrontal area which leads to following signs and symptoms.Long term drug exposure causes addiction, reduced or inappropiate signals from prefrontal cortex.
1 b) Effect of head trauma on prefrontal cortex
1 c) Psychological or behavioral abuse causes depression, delayed cognitive development,Increased neurotransmitter release.
2 Aging causes decline in sensory perceptual processing and executive control processes. Slowness or decreased speed in cognitive processing and increased reaction time are characteristic features of aging.