Bill was admitted to the hospital last week after he fell. When Bill's son visited, he found his father was unable to get words out in a smooth, connected fashion. If Bill's difficulty speaking is due to brain damage, what is the likely location of the damage?
A)Broca's area
B)Gall's area
C)Wernicke's area
D)Korsakoff's area

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Broca's area is responsible for the production of language and damage to this area can result in difficulty with speaking or expressing oneself in a smooth and connected manner, a condition known as Broca's aphasia. The other options, including Gall's area, Wernicke's area, and Korsakoff's area, are not typically associated with language production or speech difficulties.

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