Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-responsible for speaking ability
A)temporal lobe
B)Wernicke's area
C)somatosensory cortex
D)limbic association cortex
E)corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question

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Broca's area is responsible for the ability to speak.

Answer: B
 Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of language.

Answer: F
 Primary motor cortex is responsible for controlling voluntary movements, including those involved in speaking.

Answer: A
 Temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and language comprehension.

Answer: J
 Pre-frontal association cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions, such as decision making, reasoning, and planning.

Answer: C
 Somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch and proprioception.

Answer: D
 Limbic association cortex is involved in emotional processing and regulation.

Answer: E
 The corpus callosum is a bundle of axons that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication between them.

Answer: I
 The supplementary motor area is involved in motor planning and coordination, including speech production.

Match the Following Structures, Labelled A