Damage to the Premotor Cortex of the Frontal Lobe Would

Question

Damage to the premotor cortex of the frontal lobe would interfere with the ability to
A) understand written words.
B) understand spoken words.
C) understand visual images.
D) play the piano.
E) sense the texture of velvet.

Accepted Answer

The premotor cortex is responsible for planning and executing voluntary movements, including those involved in playing musical instruments like the piano. Damage to this area would likely interfere with the ability to perform complex motor tasks. The other answer choices involve different areas of the brain responsible for language comprehension or sensory processing.