Question

What are the limbic system - Broca's and Wernicke's areas?

Answer 1

Limbic System:

1. Broca's and Wernicke's regions are cortical areas dedicated to the generation and comprehension of human language, respectively.
2. Broca's area is in the left inferior frontal gyrus, while Wernicke's is in the left posterior superior temporal gyrus.
3. Nonhuman primates (including apes and monkeys) have cortical areas that are analogous to Wernicke's and Broca's areas in humans, and are in similar locations and have similar cytoarchitecture.
4. The region represents non-linguistic hand and mouth movements in both species.
5. Both species may have mirror neurons in this region, which are involved in comprehending the actions and intentions of others, according to evidence.
6. This region is presumably involved in the production of orofacial expressions in both macaques and humans, as well as interpreting the intentions behind others' orofacial emotions.
7. Cortical regions known as Wernicke's and Broca's areas are dedicated to the generation and comprehension of human language, respectively.
8. Wernicke's region is in the left posterior superior temporal gyrus, and Broca's area is in the left inferior frontal gyrus.