Asked by
tommy whitty
on Dec 22, 2024
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Damage to ________ will usually cause a person to lose the ability to speak.
A) the angular gyrus
B) Broca's area
C) Wernicke's area
D) frontal lobe association areas
Broca's Area
An area of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is involved in language processing, speech production, and comprehension.
Angular Gyrus
An area within the parietal lobe of the brain that plays a role in understanding language, numerical data, and spatial awareness.
Speak
The act of using the voice to produce words as a form of communication between individuals.
- Understand the consequences of injury to specific regions of the brain on cognition and behavior.
- Gain an insight into the contribution of distinct cerebral areas to language comprehension and spatial analysis.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the consequences of injury to specific regions of the brain on cognition and behavior.
- Gain an insight into the contribution of distinct cerebral areas to language comprehension and spatial analysis.