Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 49 - 49.3 - Concept Check - Page 1097: 2

Answer

Broca's area is involved in speech. Wernicke's area is involved in hearing.

Work Step by Step

The surrounding cortex of Broca's area is involved in muscular control, which is necessary for speaking. The surrounding cortex of Wernicke's area is involved in hearing.
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