Maintaining self-discipline relies on specific prefrontal cortex neural circuitry and executive control networks

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Neuroscientific evidence indicates that maintaining self-discipline and cognitive regulation relies heavily on prefrontal cortex neural circuitry and executive control networks.

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All provided papers support the link between the prefrontal cortex and cognitive/behavioral regulation, validating the claim.

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Neuromodulation of Persistent Activity and Working Memory Circuitry in Primate Prefrontal Cortex by Muscarinic Receptors

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Susheel Vijayraghavan, Stefan Everling. Neuromodulation of Persistent Activity and Working Memory Circuitry in Primate Prefrontal Cortex by Muscarinic Receptors. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2021.648624

This paper reviews how muscarinic receptors and prefrontal cortex circuitry regulate cognitive control and working memory tasks.

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Medial Prefrontal Cortex

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Richard E. Passingham. Medial Prefrontal Cortex. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198844570.003.0003

This paper highlights how the medial prefrontal cortex supports self-generated actions and executive control processes.

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Prefrontal-Limbic Brain Circuitry and the Regulation of Emotion

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Annmarie MacNamara, K. Luan Phan. Prefrontal-Limbic Brain Circuitry and the Regulation of Emotion. 2016. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190215422.003.0009

This review discusses how the prefrontal cortex implements executive function, behavioral coordination, and cognitive control required for regulation.

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