Asked by Alison Marcione on Jul 15, 2024

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In the context of the human brain, Broca's area is located near the section of the motor cortex that controls the muscles of the _____.

A) tongue and throat
B) eyes and ears
C) hands and fingers
D) heart and lungs

Broca's Area

An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, typically the left side, associated with the generation of speech.

Motor Cortex

The motor cortex is a region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

  • Analyze the contribution of certain brain regions to the processing and evolution of language abilities.
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Anand KumarJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Broca's area is located in the frontal lobe of the brain, near the region that controls the muscles involved in speech production, specifically the tongue and throat. This area is crucial for speech and language processing.