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The prefrontal cortex and sensory processing are related through research findings that contrast their respective roles in consciousness, specifically noting that sensory processing in the back of the brain may be more central to conscious experience than the prefrontal cortex [1], [2], [3].
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Seven-Year Experiment Uncovers New Insights into Nature of ... sci.news 1 fact
claimThe findings from the Cogitate Consortium study de-emphasize the importance of the prefrontal cortex in consciousness, suggesting that while the prefrontal cortex is important for reasoning and planning, consciousness itself may be linked with sensory processing and perception.
Study Challenges Leading Theories On Consciousness Origins neurosciencenews.com 1 fact
claimResearch results suggest that sensory and perceptual processing areas in the back of the brain, rather than the prefrontal cortex, may play a more central role in conscious experience.
Landmark experiment sheds new light on the origins of consciousness alleninstitute.org 1 fact
claimResearch findings indicate a functional connection between neurons in the early visual areas at the back of the brain and the frontal areas of the brain, suggesting that consciousness may be linked to sensory processing and perception rather than primarily the prefrontal cortex.