language and the brain

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Lateralization

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The apparent specialization of the left hemisphere of the brain for language functions.

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Aphasia

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A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, often caused by brain damage.

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Stroke

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The most common cause of aphasia, resulting from interrupted blood flow to the brain.

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Perseveration

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A phenomenon where one sound is carried over to the next word, leading to errors in speech, e.g., 'my favorite fong'.

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Motor Cortex

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An area of the brain that controls the movement of muscles, including those used for speech.

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Broca's Aphasia

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A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in speech production, often associated with damage to Broca's area.

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Wernicke's Aphasia

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A type of aphasia where comprehension is impaired, but speech production remains fluent and nonsensical.

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Conduction Aphasia

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A type of aphasia associated with damage to the arcuate fasciculus, characterized by poor repetition skills.

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Broca's Area

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A region in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere that is crucial for speech production.

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Wernicke's Area

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A region in the temporal lobe of the left hemisphere that is important for language comprehension.