After suffering a head injury in an auto accident,Louis lost his ability to read,even though he could see well,speak fluently,and understand what others are saying. It is likely that his cortex was damaged in

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The angular gyrus is a region of the parietal lobe that is responsible for integrating visual information with language comprehension, which is necessary for reading. Damage to this area can lead to acquired dyslexia, or the inability to read even though other language skills are intact. Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension, the frontal lobe is involved in decision making and movement, and Broca's area is responsible for speech production.

After Suffering a Head Injury in an Auto Accident,Louis Lost