Broca’s area is located in the
A) Frontal lobe immediately opposite the primary auditory cortex
B) Parietal lobe in the post-central gyrus
C) Posterior temporal lobe adjacent to the occipital lobe
D) Primary auditory cortex
E) Anterior temporal lobe

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Broca's area is located in the frontal lobe of the brain, specifically in the posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus. It is immediately anterior to the region that corresponds to the primary motor cortex for the face and is crucial for speech production. This area is not located in the parietal lobe, posterior temporal lobe, primary auditory cortex, or anterior temporal lobe, making option A the correct choice.

Broca’s Area Is Located in the