The Affected Area of the Brain in Wernicke's Aphasia Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

The affected area of the brain in Wernicke's aphasia is ____.

• A)in the left frontal lobe,near Broca's area
• B)in the temporal lobe,near the primary auditory cortex
• C)in the temporal lobe,adjacent to the motor cortex
• D)in the occipital lobe,near the cerebellum

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Definitions:

Functional Maturity

The stage at which an organism or system has reached the capacity to operate or function in all its intended aspects.

Apical Meristem

An area of dividing tissue, located at the tip of a shoot or root, that gives rise to primary tissues; apical meristems cause an increase in the length of the plant body. Compare with lateral meristems.

Lateral Meristem

A type of meristem or plant tissue that allows for growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant.

Vascular Cambium

A lateral meristem that produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem (inner bark). Compare with cork cambium.