Suppose that Bob is recovering from a brain injury. Also suppose that he is unable to speak, but he clearly understands both the written and the spoken word. Given these symptoms, what areas of the brain would most likely have been damaged?

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Broca's area of the frontal lobe is responsible for speech production. Damage to this area can result in the inability to speak (aphasia) while still understanding language, matching Bob's symptoms.

Suppose That Bob Is Recovering from a Brain Injury