Question

Comprehension of spoken and written words is carried out in the cerebrum in the region of

• A. Broca's gyrus
• B. Wernicke's area
• C. Somaesthetic area
• D. Association area

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Wernicke's area

A. Broca's gyrus is a region present in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere and helps in speech production.

B. Wernicke's area is a region located in the temporal lobe on the left side of the brain and is responsible for the comprehension of speech.

C. The somesthetic area is an area present in the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobes and is responsible for the sense of touch, sense of position and movement and haptic perception.

D. Association area is an area in the cerebral cortex and is responsible for mental functions and to detect the sensory stimulation.

So, the correct answer is 'Wernicke's area'.