The planum temporale is larger in the:
A) right hemisphere for most people.
B) left hemisphere for most people.
C) right hemisphere but only for newborns.
D) left hemisphere but only for newborns.

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Research has shown that the planum temporale is larger in the left hemisphere for most people, indicating a strong association between language processing and the left hemisphere of the brain. However, there is some variability among individuals, and some people may have a more symmetrical planum temporale or even have it larger in the right hemisphere. This variability may be influenced by environmental factors, language experience, and genetic factors.

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