Damage to Wernicke's area in the brain:
A)produces disruptions in the sense of balance as well as numbness in the arms and legs.
B)produces difficulty speaking but does not disrupt the ability to comprehend verbal or written words.
C)disrupts or destroys the ability to form new memories.
D)produces difficulty in comprehending written or spoken communication.

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Damage to Wernicke's area in the brain produces difficulty in comprehending written or spoken communication, specifically affecting the ability to understand and produce coherent language. This condition is called Wernicke's aphasia or receptive aphasia. Choices A and C are incorrect as they refer to different areas of the brain and functions, while choice B is incorrect as it suggests that only the ability to speak is affected by damage to Wernicke's area, which is not the case.

Damage to Wernicke's Area in the Brain