Asked by SYED SOHAIB BIN AZHAR on Sep 28, 2024
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Zeke has no problem understanding what other people say to him,but he has difficulty producing spoken language.If Zeke's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex,where do you expect the damage to be
A) right parietal lobe
B) left parietal lobe
C) right frontal lobe
D) left frontal lobe
Cerebral Cortex
The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.
Spoken Language
Refers to the use of sounds and speech for communication between individuals, which can vary widely across different communities and cultures.
Left Frontal Lobe
The left frontal lobe is a region of the brain located in the front left hemisphere, associated with functions such as reasoning, motor skills, higher-level cognition, and expressive language.
- Gain insight into the neurological basis of language and speech processing.
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DV
Daisy Villagranabout 12 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Damage to the left frontal lobe is associated with difficulty producing spoken language, which is known as expressive language or Broca's aphasia. This area of the brain is responsible for controlling the muscles involved in speech production. Damage to the right frontal lobe may affect nonverbal communication or understanding of tone and emotion in speech, but it is not typically associated with difficulty producing spoken language. The parietal lobes are more involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness, so damage to these areas would not necessarily impact speech production directly.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the neurological basis of language and speech processing.