Prefrontal Cortex (IMAGE) Drexel University Caption The prefrontal cortex, highlighted in red, is responsible for high-level functions like memory, attention and problem solving. Credit Life Science Databases Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.