During an automobile accident, Susan received a serious head injury to the left side. Afterward she had a hard time speaking, although she showed that she understood what was being said to her. Which area of her cerebrum was damaged?
A) occipital lobe
B) frontal lobe
C) temporal lobe
D) medulla oblongata

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The frontal lobe is responsible for speech production and language processing. Damage to this area can lead to difficulties in speaking, known as expressive aphasia, while leaving comprehension intact. The other options are not directly involved in language processing.

During an Automobile Accident, Susan Received a Serious Head Injury