What have studies of Wernicke's aphasia and Broca's aphasia taught scientists about language?
A. Aphasias are curable with intensive therapy and regular speaking and listening practice.
B. Without language comprehension, there can be no language production.
C. Without language production, there can be no language comprehension.
D. Language production and language comprehension happen in different parts of the brain.
Answer: D
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