Asked by
Grace Kanini
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Which region of the cerebral cortex controls motor speech?
A) Broca's area
B) Postcentral gyrus
C) Wernicke's area
D) Precentral gyrus
Cerebral Cortex
The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex functions including thought, memory, and voluntary movement.
Motor Speech
The process that involves the planning and execution of movements required for the production of speech.
Broca's Area
A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere, usually the left, of the brain with functions linked to speech production.
- Identify and describe the functions of different regions of the cerebral cortex.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the functions of different regions of the cerebral cortex.