Damage to which brain region impairs the production of speech?
A)the pineal gland
B)Broca's area
C)the hippocampus
D)the temporal lobe

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Broca's area, located in the left frontal lobe of the brain, is responsible for speech production. Damage to this region can result in a condition called Broca's aphasia or expressive aphasia, which impairs the ability to produce speech but does not necessarily affect comprehension.

Damage to Which Brain Region Impairs the Production of Speech