Damage to that part of the brain known as Broca's area is likely to
A)Cause difficulty in recognizing faces
B)Be associated with paralysis on the left side of the body
C)Impair speech
D)Both cause difficulty in recognizing faces and be associated with paralysis on the left side of the body are correct
E)Both be associated with paralysis on the left side of the body and impair speech are correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Damage to Broca's area, which is located in the left hemisphere of the brain, is associated with difficulty in producing speech or expressive language. It does not affect recognizing faces or cause paralysis on the left side of the body. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as difficulty in recognizing faces is not associated with damage to Broca's area. Option E is incorrect as it includes the incorrect statement that damage to Broca's area is associated with paralysis on the left side of the body.

Damage to That Part of the Brain Known as Broca's