Bob is recovering from a brain injury. He is unable to speak, but he clearly understands both the written and spoken word. The area of damage that resulted in these symptoms is ____.

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Bob's symptoms suggest damage to Broca's area of the frontal lobe, which is associated with speech production. Understanding language remains intact, which is associated with Wernicke's area, indicating that area is not damaged.

Bob Is Recovering from a Brain Injury