Which of the following is a subdivision of the prefrontal cortex?
A) frontal eye fields
B) the supplementary motor cortex
C) Broca's area
D) the orbitofrontal cortex

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The prefrontal cortex is a large region of the frontal lobe involved in higher-level cognitive functions such as decision making, social behavior, and personality. The orbitofrontal cortex is a specific subdivision of the prefrontal cortex located at the front of the brain, near the eye sockets, and is involved in decision making and social behavior. The other options listed (frontal eye fields, supplementary motor cortex, and Broca's area) are also located in the frontal lobe but are not subdivisions of the prefrontal cortex.

Which of the Following Is a Subdivision of the Prefrontal