Broca's Aphasia, a Neuropsychological Disorder, Is Characterized by Difficulty in Both

Multiple Choice

Broca's aphasia, a neuropsychological disorder, is characterized by difficulty in both speech and writing. Speech is uneven and word recall is poor; patients have trouble constructing sentences. Damage to which parts of the brain is responsible for Broca's aphasia?

A) Anterior regions such as the inferior frontal gyrus
B) Posterior regions such as the superior temporal gyrus
C) Midbrain regions such as the cerebral peduncle
D) Areas of neurons such as the axons