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
Answer is A. 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.