A patient experiences a stroke and now has difficulty writing and producing language.This condition is most likely caused by occlusion of the:
A) anterior communicating artery.
B) posterior communicating artery.
C) circle of Willis.
D) middle cerebral artery.

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The middle cerebral artery supplies areas of the brain responsible for language production and writing, such as Broca's area. An occlusion here can lead to language difficulties.

A Patient Experiences a Stroke and Now Has Difficulty Writing