Question

chapter 12 multiple choice question 28
1 part -- of 1 point
broca’s area ______.
○ serves the recognition of complex objects
○ is considered a motor speech area
○ controls voluntary movements of the eyes
○ is usually found only in the right hemisphere

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the function of Broca's area. Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant (usually left) hemisphere. It is associated with the production of speech, specifically the motor control of speech - related movements.

• The option "serves the recognition of complex objects" is incorrect as that is the function of the visual association area.
• The option "controls voluntary movements of the eyes" is incorrect as eye movement control is managed by other brain areas (like the frontal eye fields).
• The option "is usually found only in the right hemisphere" is incorrect as Broca's area is typically in the left hemisphere (in right - handed and most left - handed people).
• The option "is considered a motor speech area" is correct because Broca's area is responsible for the motor aspects of speech production, like coordinating the muscles involved in speaking.

Answer:

The correct option is the one with "is considered a motor speech area" (the second option in the list of choices for Broca's area description).