You are a neurologist and encounter a stroke patient that can understand speech but cannot produce articulate sounds. Based on information presented in this chapter, you might suspect that the person might have had damage in which area of the brain?

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The left prefrontal cortex is associated with Broca's area, which is involved in speech production. Damage to this area can result in Broca's aphasia, where a person can understand speech but has difficulty producing it.

You Are a Neurologist and Encounter a Stroke Patient That