Certain people have an inability to speak due to brain damage. The most likely area of the brain that has been damaged is
A) Broca's area.
B) the meninges.
C) the ventricles.
D) the amygdala.
E) the limbic system.

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Broca's area, located in the left frontal lobe of the brain, is responsible for the production of speech. Damage to this area can result in an inability to speak, known as Broca's aphasia. The meninges are the protective layers surrounding the brain and would not directly influence speech production. The ventricles are fluid-filled cavities within the brain and again would not directly influence speech production. The amygdala and limbic system are involved in emotion regulation and memory processing but do not have a primary role in speech production.

Certain People Have an Inability to Speak Due to Brain