You have a patient who,following a stroke,has impaired comprehension of language.The MRI is likely to reveal damage in which area?
A)Wernicke's area
B)Broca's area
C)Limbic system
D)Hypothalamus
E)Damage to any of these areas could cause this symptom

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Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension, and damage to this area can result in impaired comprehension of language, which is the symptom described in the question. Broca's area, on the other hand, is responsible for speech production. The limbic system is involved in emotional processing and behavior, while the hypothalamus is involved in regulation of the autonomic nervous system and hormone release. Damage to these areas would not directly result in impaired comprehension of language.

You Have a Patient Who,following a Stroke,has Impaired Comprehension of Language.The