As a Result of a Head Trauma, a Man Loses

question 419

Multiple Choice

As a result of a head trauma, a man loses his ability to talk, but can still understand what people say to him. He has most likely suffered damage to which part of the brain?

• A)Broca's area
• B)The amygdala
• C)The cerebellum
• D)Wernicke's area

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Definitions:

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