A 76-year-old man sustains a stroke that severely impairs his speech. Which area of the brain has most likely been damaged?
A)Primary motor cortex
B)Premotor area
C)Broca's area
D)Cerebellum

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Broca's area, located in the left hemisphere of the brain in most people, is responsible for the production of speech. Damage to this area can result in difficulty speaking, such as the condition known as Broca's aphasia.

A 76-Year-Old Man Sustains a Stroke That Severely Impairs His