Corey was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. She now has difficulty maintaining her balance and normal body positions. Her ability to understand and comprehend language has also been injured. The part of her brain most likely injured was her ________ lobe.
A) parietal
B) temporal
C) occipital
D) frontal

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The temporal lobe is involved in processing auditory information and is also important for the comprehension of language. Damage to this area can result in difficulties with language comprehension. Additionally, balance and coordination are often associated with the cerebellum, but the temporal lobe's role in language comprehension aligns with the symptoms described.

Corey Was in an Automobile Accident That Resulted in an Injury