Which of the following is true with respect to the brain areas associated with spoken and signed language?
A)Sign language is associated with activation of Wernicke's area but not Broca's area.
B)Sign language is associated with use of brain areas that concern visual and spatial processing only.
C)Both spoken and sign language show activation of the "language areas" of the brain,and sign language also relies on visual and spatial processing areas.
D)People who use sign language show much greater activation of visual and spatial processing areas than those who use spoken language alone.

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Both spoken and sign language activate the "language areas" of the brain, including Wernicke's and Broca's areas. However, sign language also relies on areas associated with visual and spatial processing for comprehension and production of the language.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Brain