Marjorie is still able to speak, although she has great difficulty comprehending language. Damage was most likely to
A)the somatosensory area.
B)Broca's area.
C)Wernicke's area.
D)the limbic system.

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Marjorie's symptoms suggest damage to Wernicke's area, which is responsible for the comprehension of language. Difficulty in understanding language but retaining the ability to speak is characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia.

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