Grozda has suffered a stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain. Unfortunately, her speech is very "impoverished". The main symptom is that it is very hard for her to produce speech. Which part of her brain is most likely damaged?

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Amirah Choi

Biology

7 March, 07:55

Grozda has suffered a stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain. Unfortunately, her speech is very "impoverished". The main symptom is that it is very hard for her to produce speech. Which part of her brain is most likely damaged?

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Patrick Wong · Answer 1

Answer:Broca's area

Explanation:

This is the region of the brain located in the frontal lobe usually of the left hemisphere. It is responsible for speech processing.

Therefore injuries to this part of the left hemisphere results in speech difficulties.

In the case of stroke, there is shortage or lack of blood and oxygen to this region, leading to damages to tht neuron cells.

A condition called expressive Aphasia.