Byron recently had a stroke. During an interview, it is clear that he is struggling with comprehension and his words are all jumbled up like a salad. Which area of Byron’s brain would you suspect was damaged during the stroke?
a. Broca’s area
b. Whorf’s area
c. Brodmann’s area
d. Wernicke’s area
Answer: D. Wernicke’s area
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