Damage to the posterior language area that surrounds __________ area disrupts the ability to __________ words.
A) Wernicke's; recognize
B) Wernicke's; understand
C) Broca's; understand
D) Broca's; recognize
E) Broca's; vocalize

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The posterior language area that surrounds Wernicke's area is crucial for language comprehension. Damage to this area disrupts the ability to understand words, which is consistent with the symptoms of Wernicke's aphasia.

Damage to the Posterior Language Area That Surrounds __________ Area