Damage to the frontal cortex of the brain affects ability to react quickly to a stimulus

Researchers of the University of Granada have demonstrated that patients who have damage to the right prefrontal cortex of the brain - the part involved in anticipation and quick reaction to stimuli- present a deficit in intentional anticipation (for example, when we put the vehicle in gear before the light turns green). However, these patients keep unintentional anticipation functions intact, which could help develop new therapies...

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