A patient has just undergone a complete examination of the brain using the most sophisticated imaging tools available.The neurosurgeon found a tumor in the frontal lobe.Which of the following is most likely to be affected by this tumor?

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The frontal lobe is responsible for higher order thinking skills such as reasoning, planning, and decision making. A tumor in this area could potentially affect these functions. Sleep is regulated by the brain stem and biological urges are controlled by the hypothalamus. Hearing and vision are processed in the temporal and occipital lobes, respectively.

A Patient Has Just Undergone a Complete Examination of the Brain