Difficulty in understanding words is a common symptom of damage to _____.
A) the hippocampus
B) areas 41 and 42
C) area 22 on the left side
D) the insula on the left side

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Area 22 on the left side of the brain is responsible for language comprehension and difficulty in understanding words is a common symptom of damage to this area. The hippocampus is more involved in memory formation, areas 41 and 42 are involved in auditory processing, and the insula is more commonly associated with processing emotions and bodily sensations.

Difficulty in Understanding Words Is a Common Symptom of Damage