Brain damage to the Wernicke's area will result in what?
A) Inability to speak
B) Inability to understand language spoken to them
C) Inability to respond to language spoken to them
D) Neither of these answers is correct

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Wernicke's area. This area is used to interpret incoming language. People who have had damage to this area may speak clearly, but are unable to understand the language directed to them. Broca's area. This area is used to find the words for outgoing language. If brain damage has occurred in this area, a person is perfectly capable of understanding incoming language, but may not be able to find the words to respond.

Brain Damage to the Wernicke's Area Will Result in What