Asked by Kefiloe Magqoki on Sep 28, 2024
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If you have difficulty understanding the meaning of speech because of brain damage,where is the damage most likely to be located
A) Broca's area
B) corpus callosum
C) pituitary gland
D) Wernicke's area
Broca's Area
An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe of the brain, associated with the production of speech.
Wernicke's Area
A region of the brain that is important for language development and comprehension, located in the posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus of the dominant cerebral hemisphere.
Brain Damage
Injury or destruction of brain cells that impairs brain function, possibly resulting from trauma, disease, or other health conditions.
- Identify the brain regions associated with speech and language processing.
Verified Answer
AL
Abeil Latifabout 21 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of language and damage to this area can lead to difficulty in understanding speech, but not necessarily difficulty with producing speech. Broca's area is responsible for the production of language and damage to this area can lead to difficulty with speech production, but not necessarily understanding speech. The corpus callosum is responsible for connecting the two hemispheres of the brain and damage to this area can lead to communication issues between the two hemispheres. The pituitary gland is responsible for the secretion of hormones and not language comprehension.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the brain regions associated with speech and language processing.