Based on the following case study, identify the brain region most likely responsible for the described difficulties and explain your reasoning by connecting the patient's behavior to the region's specific functions.

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The orbitofrontal cortex is connected to primary sensory regions and the  limbic system, including the amygdala, striatum, and hypothalamus. The orbitofrontal cortex is essential for understanding the precise relationship between stimuli and motivational outcomes. It may generate more flexible assessments of stimuli and experience. The orbitofrontal cortex is also implicated in emotion regulation, specifically down-regulating and reappraising negative emotional states. This regulatory function may be part of a broader role for the orbitofrontal cortex in the self-monitoring and integration of cognitive and emotional cues in decision-making. 

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The orbitofrontal cortex in meditation

The orbitofrontal cortex, a region in the frontal lobe associated with learning and decision-making, is considered to have a critical function in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In individuals with OCD, this brain area exhibits heightened activity, particularly when they are exposed to provoking stimuli, such as images of uncleanliness or disarray.

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