Speech sounds register first in the primary _____ cortex; they are then sent to _____ area where they are unscrambled into meaningful patterns of words.
A)temporal; Broca's
B)parietal; sensory
C)auditory; Wernicke's
D)sensory; prefrontal

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Speech sounds register first in the auditory cortex and are then sent to Wernicke's area for language comprehension and interpretation. Broca's area is responsible for speech production and is involved in coordinating movements required for speech formation. Parietal and prefrontal cortices are involved in sensory processing and executive functions, respectively, but not specifically in language processing.

Speech Sounds Register First in the Primary _____ Cortex; They