Wernicke's area ________.
A) is active when speech is heard and comprehended
B) is active during the generation of speech
C) coordinates the response to olfactory sensation
D) is found on the left side of the brain

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Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of speech, so it would be active when speech is heard and understood. It is not responsible for the generation of speech (that is Broca's area), nor is it related to olfactory sensation. It is typically found in the left hemisphere of the brain.

Wernicke's Area ________