While auditory processing of phonemes begins in both hemispheres, regions of the __________ specialize in recognizing phonetic information and normal speech sounds.
A) right auditory cortex
B) left auditory cortex
C) left parietal cortex
D) right superior temporal lobe
E) left inferior occipital lobe

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The left auditory cortex is specialized for processing phonetic information and normal speech sounds, reflecting the lateralization of language functions in the brain, particularly in most right-handed individuals and a significant number of left-handed individuals.

While Auditory Processing of Phonemes Begins in Both Hemispheres, Regions