Damage to the supplementary motor area (SMA) is typical in cases of
A) transcortical motor aphasia.
B) Broca's aphasia.
C) transcortical sensory aphasia.
D) conduction aphasia.

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Transcortical motor aphasia is associated with damage to the supplementary motor area (SMA), which is involved in planning complex movements, including those related to speech production. This condition is characterized by non-fluent speech but with preserved comprehension and repetition abilities.

Damage to the Supplementary Motor Area (SMA) Is Typical in Cases