After a Stroke, a Patient Appears to Be Unable to Understand

question 137

Multiple Choice

After a stroke, a patient appears to be unable to understand words spoken to her. The patient can produce language, but cannot seem to comprehend it. What is a likely explanation for these symptoms?

• A)damage to the auditory cortex
• B)damage to Broca's area
• C)damage to Wernicke's area
• D)damage to the motor cortex

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