A Person Has a Stroke and is Unable Speak

Question

A person has a stroke and is unable speak. The damage probably occurred in the:
A) pons.
B) cerebral cortex.
C) medulla oblongata.
D) cerebellum.

Accepted Answer

The ability to speak is primarily controlled by areas in the cerebral cortex, such as Broca's area, which is involved in speech production. Damage to these areas can result in aphasia, a condition characterized by the inability to speak or understand language.