Andrea is sitting in her physiology class one day and suddenly has a stroke. When the doctor asks her questions, Andrea has difficulty understanding the questions the doctor in asking her, but continues to try to explain what is wrong. What area of her brain is most likely still functioning?

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Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension, so even though Andrea is having difficulty understanding questions, she is still trying to communicate and explain her symptoms, indicating that this area may still be functioning. Broca's area is responsible for speech production and would not be involved in understanding questions. The prefrontal cortex and premotor cortex are not directly involved in language function.

Andrea Is Sitting in Her Physiology Class One Day and Suddenly