The part of the cerebral cortex that directs the muscle movements involved in speech is known as
A) Wernicke's area.
B) Broca's area.
C) the temporal lobe.
D) the parietal lobe.

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Broca's area, located in the left hemisphere of the brain, is responsible for the coordination and production of speech. Damage to this area can result in a type of language impairment known as Broca's aphasia, where the individual has difficulty in articulating speech but may still understand language.

The Part of the Cerebral Cortex That Directs the Muscle