The brain region critical for speech production is called ___ area.It is in the ___ cortex.
A) Broca's; auditory
B) Broca's; motor association
C) Wernicke's; auditory
D) Wernicke's; motor association

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The brain region critical for speech production is Broca's area, which is located in the motor association cortex. Option A is incorrect because Broca's area is responsible for speech production, not processing auditory information. Option C and D are both incorrect because Wernicke's area is responsible for speech comprehension, not production.

The Brain Region Critical for Speech Production Is Called ___