Choose the option that represents the correct pathway that information flows when a person speaks a written word.
A) Wernicke's area; visual cortex; angular gyrus; Broca's area; pre-motor cortex
B) Visual cortex; Broca's area; angular gyrus; Wernicke's area; primary somatosensory cortex
C) Visual cortex; angular gyrus; Wernicke's area; Broca's area; primary motor cortex
D) Visual cortex; primary motor cortex; angular gyrus; Wernicke's area; Broca's area
E) Angular gyrus; primary motor cortex; Wernicke's area; Broca's area; visual cortex

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When a person speaks a written word, the visual cortex is activated to process the written word, which is then transmitted to the angular gyrus where the perceived word is matched to its meaning. This information is then sent to Wernicke's area, where language is processed and understood. From there, the information travels to Broca's area, which plans and orchestrates the movements necessary for speech. Finally, the pre-motor cortex is activated, and the primary motor cortex sends the signal to the muscles involved in speaking. Therefore, the correct pathway is visual cortex - angular gyrus - Wernicke's area - Broca's area - primary motor cortex. Choice C correctly follows this order.

Choose the Option That Represents the Correct Pathway That Information