Dorsomedial prefrontal cortex
area of some species' brains
The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC or DMPFC is a section of the prefrontal cortex in some species' brain anatomy. It includes portions of Brodmann areas BA8, BA9, BA10, BA24 and BA32, although some authors identify it specifically with BA8 and BA9. Some notable sub-components include the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (BA24 and BA32), the prelimbic cortex, and the infralimbic cortex.
Functions
Evidence shows that the dmPFC plays several roles in humans. The dmPFC is identified to play roles in processing a sense of self, integrating social impressions, theory of mind, morality judgments, empathy, decision making, altruism, fear and anxiety information processing, and top-down motor cortex inhibition.
The dmPFC also modulates or regulates emotional responses and heart rate in situations of fear or stress and plays a role in long-term memory . Some argue that the dmPFC is made up of several smaller subregions that are more task-specific. The dmPFC is attributed with many roles in the brain. Despite this, there is no definitive understanding of the exact role dmPFC plays, and the underlying mechanisms giving rise to its function(s) in the brain remain to be seen.
Identity
The dmPFC is thought to be one component of how people formulate an identity, or a sense of self When actors were tasked with performing a character, fMRI scans showed relative suppression of the dmPFC compared to baseline tasks.
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