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A lady cannot speak but can tell by writing. Which of the following brain areas is affected?

A
Broca's area
B
Wernicke's area
C
Paracentral lobule
D
Insula
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. Broca's Area* Broca's area damage is called expressive aphasia (non- fluent aphasia).* Pattern has loss of the ability to produce language (spoken or written).* Patient has insight to his problem and is frustrated.* Broca is broke. Speaks broken words.* Damage to paracentral lobule would lead to loss of control over urination and lead to urge incontinence.* Damage to insula leads to loss of hand eye coordination and loss of social skills.

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