Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most directly involved in controlling the facial muscle movements necessary for speaking?

A) occipital
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) parietal

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Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most directly involved in controlling the facial muscle movements necessary for speaking?A)  occipitalB)  frontalC)  temporalD)  parietal

Franklina Addae · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The frontal lobe is responsible for controlling many of the voluntary movements in the body, including the motor movements necessary for speech production. The region of the frontal lobe known as Broca's area is particularly involved in controlling the facial muscle movements necessary for speaking.

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most directly involved in controlling the facial muscle movements necessary for speaking?

A) occipital
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) parietal

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