Brain imaging studies reveal that semantics and syntax are associated with which two lobes of the cerebral cortex?
A) The parietal and occipital lobes
B) The frontal and temporal lobes
C) The temporal and parietal lobes
D) The frontal and parietal lobes

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Numerous brain imaging studies have shown that semantics (meaning) and syntax (grammar) are primarily associated with the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex, with the left hemisphere being particularly important for language processing in most individuals. The temporal lobe appears to be more involved in semantic processing, while the frontal lobe is more involved in syntax and grammar.

Brain Imaging Studies Reveal That Semantics and Syntax Are Associated