A neurologist is examining a patient and asks him,"What sound does a lion make?" The patient replies,"Lion…he roar." What region of the patient's brain is most likely damaged?

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Broca's area is responsible for producing speech and language, while Wernicke's area is responsible for processing language comprehension. Proprioceptory area relates to body position and movement, and audiogenetic area does not exist in neuroscience. As the patient was able to identify the animal and the sound it makes, the comprehension ability seems to be intact. However, the patient struggled to produce the sound, indicating an issue in speech production, which suggests damage to Broca's area.

A Neurologist Is Examining a Patient and Asks Him,"What Sound