Jose Has Lost His Ability to Speak Following a Stroke

question 5

Multiple Choice

Jose has lost his ability to speak following a stroke, although he is still able to understand words spoken to him. Damage was most likely to

• A)the occipital lobe.
• B)Broca's area.
• C)Wernicke's area.
• D)the limbic system.

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