Early research indicated that much of the aphasia resulting from the surgical excision of Broca's area was a consequence of
A) removal of the center for speech production.
B) temporary postsurgical edema.
C) removal of the center for speech reception.
D) inadvertent removal of the arcuate fasciculus.
E) inadvertent damage to Wernicke's area.

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Early research suggested that the aphasia observed after the surgical removal of Broca's area was largely due to temporary postsurgical edema (swelling), rather than the removal of a specific language center. This swelling could impact the function of surrounding brain areas, leading to temporary language difficulties.

Early Research Indicated That Much of the Aphasia Resulting from the Surgical