Sara and Jana have both suffered strokes.Sara has difficulty with grammar and pronunciation, while Jana has problems with the meaning of words.Most likely, Sara experienced damage to _____, while Jana experienced damage to _____.
A)the somatosensory area; the limbic system
B)the limbic system; the somatosensory area
C)Broca's area; Wernicke's area
D)Wernicke's area; Broca's area

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sara's difficulty with grammar and pronunciation suggests damage to Broca's area, which controls speech production. Jana's problems with the meaning of words suggest damage to Wernicke's area, which is responsible for language comprehension. Therefore, the best answer is C, which indicates that Sara experienced damage to Broca's area and Jana experienced damage to Wernicke's area.

Sara and Jana Have Both Suffered Strokes