Ventromedial prefrontal cortex

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The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is a part of the prefrontal cortex in the mammalian brain. The ventral medial prefrontal is located in the frontal lobe at the bottom of the cerebral hemispheres and is implicated in the processing of risk and fear, as it is critical in the regulation of amygdala activity in humans. It also contributes to the inhibition of emotional responses, and in the cognitive processes of decision-making, self-control, and the evaluation of morality.

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