A neurologist is examining a patient and asks him, "What sound does a lion make?" The patient replies, "Lion…he roars." The patient has great trouble producing those three words, which come in a very halted manner. What region of the patient's brain is most likely damaged?
A. Wernicke's area
B. The motor cortex
C. Broca's area
D. Wundt's area
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?