Asked by Farhiya Afrah on Jun 07, 2024

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As a result of an automobile accident,Jenny suffered damage to her cerebral cortex in Broca's area.Jenny is most likely to experience

A) auditory hallucinations.
B) memory loss.
C) aphasia.
D) paralysis of her left limbs.

Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

  • Gain insight into the frameworks and processes related to language acquisition.
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Vanessa Carrillo JacintoJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Damage to the Broca's area in the cerebral cortex typically results in a language impairment called expressive or Broca's aphasia. This can cause difficulty in producing speech or writing, but comprehension of language may be largely intact. Auditory hallucinations, memory loss, and paralysis of left limbs are not typically associated with damage to this area of the brain.