Asked by Jhonny Rivera on Jul 14, 2024
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Which of the cortical areas listed below is most likely to be stimulated first when repeating a word you just heard spoken?
A) Auditory association area
B) Broca area
C) Primary motor area
D) Primary auditory cortex
E) Wernicke area
Wernicke Area
The Wernicke Area is a region of the brain that is important for language development and comprehension, located in the posterior section of the temporal lobe.
Broca Area
The Broca area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant cerebral hemisphere associated with speech production and language processing.
Auditory Association Area
A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is involved in processing and interpreting sounds.
- Identify and describe the functions and locations of various brain regions.
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Connie ReyesJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The primary auditory cortex is the first region of the cortex to receive auditory input from the ears via the auditory pathways, making it the initial cortical area stimulated when hearing spoken words.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the functions and locations of various brain regions.