In Order to Speak Properly, There Are at Least Two

question 435

Multiple Choice

In order to speak properly, there are at least two areas of the brain that need to be functioning. If you could not move your tongue and lips at all, the damage would be most likely in

• A)the fusiform gyrus
• B)the occipital lobe
• C)Wernicke's area
• D)Broca's area
• E)the motor cortex

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

Of the mammalian ear, region that contains the eardrum and the tiny bones that transfer sound to the inner ear.

Tiny Bones

Small skeletal elements, often found in the ear, that contribute to functions such as hearing and balance.

Functionally Connected

Term describing parts of a system that work together to perform a particular function.

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, also known as the hammer.