A woman is involved in a car crash and, as a result, cannot speak at all for several days. Surprisingly, she can still hear and understand what her doctor is saying perfectly well. If her doctor ordered a CAT scan of her brain (a form of X-ray), where might the doctor see damage/swelling?

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The left frontal lobe of the brain houses Broca's area, which is responsible for speech production. Damage or swelling in this area can lead to difficulties in speaking (aphasia) while not affecting the ability to understand language.

A Woman Is Involved in a Car Crash And, as a Result