Neurons in _____ respond when a bird hears a song and when it produces the song.
A)the high vocal center (HVC)and the robust nucleus of the archistriatum (RA)
B)area X
C)the basal ganglia
D)the frontal cortex

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The high vocal center (HVC) and the robust nucleus of the archistriatum (RA) are regions in a bird's brain that are involved in the production and perception of birdsong. Neurons in these areas have been found to respond when the bird hears a song and when it produces the song, indicating their involvement in both processes. Area X and the basal ganglia are also involved in birdsong production, but they do not necessarily respond to the perception of the song. The frontal cortex is not typically involved in birdsong production.

Neurons in _____ Respond When a Bird Hears a Song