Wernicke's area
A) is active when speech is heard and comprehended.
B) is active during the generation of speech.
C) coordinates the response to olfactory sensation.
D) is active when you are reading silently.
E) is found on the left side of the brain.

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Wernicke's area is involved in the understanding of spoken language and is active when speech is heard and comprehended. It is not involved in generating speech or coordinating responses to olfactory sensations. It is also typically located in the left side of the brain.

Wernicke's Area