James experienced a brain injury and now he can only say one word.James's injury most likely occurred in
A)the medulla oblongata.
B)the motor cortex.
C)the brainstem.
D)Broca's area.

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Broca's area is responsible for speech production. Damage to this area can result in a condition called Broca's aphasia, where individuals have difficulty speaking or producing language. In James's case, his injury only allows him to say one word, indicating damage to Broca's area. In contrast, damage to the medulla oblongata or brainstem can affect vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, while damage to the motor cortex would affect voluntary movements, but not necessarily speech production.

James Experienced a Brain Injury and Now He Can Only