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results from damage to Broca’s speech area (BAs 44 and 45)
A
motor aphasea
B
motor ephasia
C
motor aphasia
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Damage to Broca’s area, a small region located in the frontal lobe, can lead to a speech disorder known as Broca’s aphasia or expressive aphasia. Individuals with Broca’s aphasia have difficulty forming words and producing speech but do not struggle with comprehension.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result of a lesion in Broca area, there is a breakdown between one’s thoughts and one’s language abilities. Thus, patients often feel that they know what they wish to say but are unable to produce the words. That is, they are unable to translate their mental images and representations to words.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chronic Broca’s Aphasia Is Caused by Damage to Broca’s and Wernicke’s Areas-PMC. The . gov means it’s official.

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