Question

A lesion in _____ area of the brain would most likely result in a disruption of language comprehension and expression

Answer 1

Wernicke's area would be the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:  

A lesion in the Broca's area of the brain would most likely result in a disruption of language comprehension and expression.

Explanation:

There are two parts of the brain that are linked to speech.

• Wernicke's area also called Wernicke's speech area and
• Broca's area.

Wernicke's Area is wired for the comprehension of written and spoken language while Broca's area adapted for in the production of language.

Broca's area, which is located in the frontal lobe of the brain, is connected to the production of speech.

A recent study showed that it also plays a significant role in the comprehension of language. Working memory and the Broca's area both function simultaneously to allow a person to express themselves verbally.

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