Broca's area is responsible for the ability to produce speech while Wernicke's area is responsible for the ability to understand language.

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Broca's area, located in the frontal lobe of the brain, is responsible for regulating the motor movements necessary for speech production. Wernicke's area, located in the temporal lobe, is responsible for processing and comprehension of language.

Broca's Area Is Responsible for the Ability to Produce Speech