Broca's area is concerned with______________?
Correct answer: C. Word formation
- A. Present in posterior part of temporal lobe
- B. Comprehends language not speaking
- C. Word formation
- D. Is the confluence of somatic , auditory and visceral areas
Explanation
Broca’s area in the dominant inferior frontal gyrus coordinates motor planning for speech, so it is associated with word formation and expressive language. Language comprehension is primarily associated with Wernicke’s area.
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