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Which of the following parts of the brain would a lesion most likely result in aphasia?
Wernicke's Area
An impairment of speech due to a brain lesion?
Aphasia is a communication disorder that occurs as a result of damage to the language areas of the brain. It can affect the ability to speak, understand, read, and write. Various types of aphasia exist, depending on the location and extent of the brain lesion.
Can a heart attack cause aphasia?
Yes, it can. Aphasia is a speech and language disability resulting from brain damage. "Heart attack" can deprive the brain of oxygen; oxygen deprivation can damage brain cells; the damage can cause aphasia.
What damage causes Aphasia?
Aphasia is primarily caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for language, most commonly the left hemisphere, particularly Broca's area and Wernicke's area. This damage can result from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, or neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. The extent and type of aphasia depend on the location and severity of the brain injury, affecting a person's ability to speak, understand, read, or write.
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is a language impairment caused by neurologic damage, usually to the left hemisphere of the brain. It can effect how a person comprehends language (receptive) or uses language (expression). It can also cause a "global" impairment of language (effecting both reception and expression). Aphasia is commonly diagnosed in the early stages of recovery after a stroke or a head injury. People typically receive speech therapy to improve their language skills. Prognosis for improvement varies based on type and location of brain injury and severity of lesion.
Is aphasia neurological?
Yes; aphasia is a neurogenic communicative disorder caused by damage to the language areas of the brain.
What is the inability to communicate verbally called?
The inability to communicate verbally is referred to as "aphasia." This condition can result from brain damage, such as that caused by a stroke or traumatic brain injury, affecting a person's ability to produce or comprehend spoken language. There are different types of aphasia, each impacting communication in various ways.
What is the cause of aphasia?
Aphasia is caused by a brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke. It may also be caused by a brain tumor, a disease such as Alzheimer's.
What is a brain lesion?
A brain lesion is damage caused on purpose to a very specific location in an animal's brain. This method is used in lab experiments, since it allows us to research a specific location's function in the brain by observing the effects of its lesion.
What are the parts of organs system affected in aphasia?
Aphasia is caused by brain damage: stroke, trauma, tumor or Alzheimer's. It is a brain problem. It doesn't involve loss of muscle control.
An impaired use of language is called?
An impaired use of language is called aphasia. Aphasia is a communication disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak, understand language, read, or write. It is often caused by damage to the brain, such as from a stroke or brain injury.
Is aphasia a traumatic brain injury?
No; it is a brain-based language disorder that may be caused by a brain injury.
