After suffering brain damage in a car accident, John can understand language but is no longer able to form words. In which area of the brain did he most likely suffer damage?
A) LAD
B) Wernicke's
C) Broca's
D) occipital

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Damage to the Broca's area in the left hemisphere of the brain can result in expressive aphasia, which means the person is unable to articulate words but can understand language. The LAD and Wernicke's areas are involved in language processing, but damage to these areas would result in different language deficits. The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.

After Suffering Brain Damage in a Car Accident, John Can