Dr.Waddell is treating a patient with a head injury.This patient seems to understand all the questions that Dr.Waddell is asking, but is having difficulty answering the questions.Prior to the head injury the patient had no trouble speaking.If the head injury caused damage to the patient's cerebral cortex, the area that was most likely damaged would be:

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Broca's area is responsible for the production of speech and damage to this area can result in difficulty expressing oneself, even though the patient may still understand language.

DrWaddell Is Treating a Patient with a Head Injury