Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - The Central Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 481: 15c

Answer

Broca's areas coordinate motor movements associated with production of speech. Wernicke's areas process incoming linguistic information. The prefrontal cortex controls complex social cognitive behaviors, such as decision making, memory, and personality.

Work Step by Step

Most regions associated with sensory processing have self-explanatory names. For example, the primary motor cortex controls most voluntary motor function. The areas listed in the answer above are the most relevant exceptions.
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