Asked by Angelina Tornetto on Jun 22, 2024
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What is the area of the frontal lobe that plays an important role in the production of speech
A) Sperry's area
B) Broca's area
C) Wernicke's area
D) Hebb's area
Broca's Area
A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.
Frontal Lobe
The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem solving, and control of purposeful behaviors.
Speech Production
The complex process involving the coordination of mental and physical mechanisms to form and express language verbally.
- Develop comprehension of the neural foundations integral to language and speech processing.
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Steven CaldwellJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Broca's area, located in the left frontal lobe, is responsible for the motor function of speech production. Damage to this area can result in difficulties with language production but not necessarily comprehension.
Learning Objectives
- Develop comprehension of the neural foundations integral to language and speech processing.