After suffering a stroke, Ejike finds that although he is still able to talk, he is unable to understand the speech of others, even though he can hear the language sounds that are being produced. Ejike has most likely suffered damage to ____________.
A)Broca's area
B)Wernicke's area
C)his frontal lobe
D)his parietal lobe

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Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of speech. Damage to this area can result in a condition where a person can speak but has difficulty understanding language, known as Wernicke's aphasia.

After Suffering a Stroke, Ejike Finds That Although He Is