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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Brain and Spinal Cord

Question 6 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

After suffering a brain injury, a patient has trouble understanding written and spokenlanguage. This shows damage has probably occurred in the

Answer
A
frontal lobe.
B
parietal lobe.
C
occipital lobe.
D
temporal lobe.

Explanation

The temporal lobe contains areas important for understanding language, including spoken and written words. Trouble comprehending both forms of language therefore points to damage in the temporal lobe, making “temporal lobe” the correct choice.

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