Wernicke's area
A)is active when speech is heard and comprehended.
B)is active during the generation of speech.
C)coordinates the response to olfactory sensation.
D)is active when you are reading silently.
E)is found on the right side of the brain.

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Wernicke's area is located in the left hemisphere of the brain and is involved in understanding written and spoken language. It becomes active when speech is heard and comprehended, as opposed to generating speech which is controlled by Broca's area. It is not involved in coordinating olfactory sensations or located on the right side of the brain.

Wernicke's Area