During a fight, a boxer received a hard blow to the side of his head. As a result, the boxer was unable to recognize and interpret words. Which specific area of the brain must have been damaged during the fight?
A) the cortex of the cerebellum
B) Broca ' s area
C) the corpus callosum
D) Wernicke ' s area
E) the brain stem

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Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of speech and written language. Damage to this area can result in difficulties with language comprehension, known as Wernicke's aphasia.

During a Fight, a Boxer Received a Hard Blow to the Side