It is possible that brain damage from a stroke or other injury could leave a person with the ability to comprehend written language but not spoken language (assume the person's hearing is fine). Which statement best explains this?

A. Different aspects of language comprehension are controlled by different parts of the brain.

B. All aspects of language are processed by the same cell.

C. All aspects of language are processed in the same part of the brain.

D. Different aspects of language comprehension are controlled by different cells.

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Jamal Ray

Biology

12 November, 02:31

It is possible that brain damage from a stroke or other injury could leave a person with the ability to comprehend written language but not spoken language (assume the person's hearing is fine). Which statement best explains this?

A. Different aspects of language comprehension are controlled by different parts of the brain.

B. All aspects of language are processed by the same cell.

C. All aspects of language are processed in the same part of the brain.

D. Different aspects of language comprehension are controlled by different cells.

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Leslie Fernandez · Answer 1

Answer is (C)

Explanation:

The impairment of language is known as Aphasia. Aphasia affect the comprehension of speech and the power to write or read. Aphasia is commonly seen in older individuals which can be due to the injury to the brain. It can also be caused due to the brain tumors, brain trauma or from infections. Aphasia can be very serious so that communication with the patient can be impossible or it can be mild.