James experienced a brain injury and now he can only say "tan." James's injury most likely occurred in:
A) medulla oblongata.
B) motor cortex.
C) the brainstem.
D) Broca's area.

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James's inability to speak more than one word suggests damage to Broca's area, which is responsible for language production. The medulla oblongata and brainstem are involved in basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate. The motor cortex is responsible for movement control but not language production.

James Experienced a Brain Injury and Now He Can Only