Question

Adrian suffered from a cerebral vascular accident (stroke). After the stroke, Adrian had difficulty with his reasoning ability and his speech. What part of his brain is most likely affected by the stroke is?

Answer 1

Adrian’s stroke most likely affected the left hemisphere of the frontal lobe of his brain- particularly the Broca’s area. Damage to this area leads to Broca’s Aphasia and influences our ability to express and comprehend ideas, and produce language (both written and spoken).