Asked by Dat Flute Player on May 14, 2024
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Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex,where is the damage most likely to be
A) left temporal lobe
B) right temporal lobe
C) left frontal lobe
D) right frontal lobe
Cerebral Cortex
The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.
Spoken Language
A form of communication consisting of the use of words and sentences spoken by the mouth, unique to humans.
Temporal Lobe
The region of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres, associated with processing auditory information and encoding memory.
- Recognize the areas of the brain involved in processing speech and language.
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Urmilla millaMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The left temporal lobe is primarily responsible for processing language in the brain. Damage to this area can result in difficulty understanding spoken language, also known as receptive aphasia. Therefore, Monique's problem most likely stems from damage to her left temporal lobe.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the areas of the brain involved in processing speech and language.