Research has shown that Broca's and Wernicke's areas of the brain
A) are not solely responsible for specific language functions.
B) are solely responsible for language comprehension.
C) cease functioning when the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex sustains damage.
D) help to support language plasticity in the cerebral cortex.

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While Broca's and Wernicke's areas are important for language functions, they are not solely responsible for them. Other areas of the brain also contribute to language processing and comprehension.

Answer: C
 Damage to the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex, where Broca's and Wernicke's areas are typically located, can result in language deficits such as aphasia.

Answer: D
 Broca's and Wernicke's areas are involved in language plasticity, or the brain's ability to adapt and change in response to language learning and use. However, they are not solely responsible for language plasticity, and other areas of the brain also play a role.

Research Has Shown That Broca's and Wernicke's Areas of the Brain