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ZOO 101 Nervous System Objective Question

Question

Which area in the temporal lobe is responsible for speech comprehension?
Options
A Broca's area
B Motor cortex
C Wernicke's area
Correct Answer
D Somatosensory cortex
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Wernicke area is located in the temporal lobe and functions in speech comprehension.

Hint

Damage to this area causes receptive aphasia.

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