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Frontal lobe damage occurs when the cerebral cortex frontal lobe mostly controls learned motor skill (for instance, tying a shoelace, playing a musical instrument, or writing). The frontal lobe also coordinates expressive gestures and facial expression certain parts of the frontal lobe are responsible for certain skilled activity on the body’s opposite side. The behavioral frontal lobe damage effects vary depending on the location and size of the physical defect. Small defect generally does not result in any noticeable behavioral changes if it affects one side of the brain, although it sometimes results in seizures. Large defects toward the frontal lobe back can result in indifference, inattention, apathy, and in some cases incontinence. Individuals with larger defect toward the side or front of the frontal lobe has a tendency to be inappropriately euphoric, easily destructed, rude, vulgar, and argumentative; they can disregard their behavior consequences. [Source: Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition]
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