Johann is 83 years old and has recently experienced a stroke, which left the right side of his body paralyzed. In addition, he is having trouble understanding direct questions or requests. Johann has no trouble speaking. Which of the following brain areas is likely to have been damaged by Johann's strokes?

A) Somatosensory cortex

B) Wernicke's area

C) Hypothalamus

D) Broca's area

E) Reticular activating system

B) Wernicke's area

Explanation:

Wernicke's area: The term Wernicke's area is said to be located in the left cerebral hemisphere. The Wernicke's area encircles the auditory cortex near the lateral sulcus.

Wernicke's area is considered to play an important in the development of language i. e, comprehension of speech. It uses the exact words to express or to deliver thoughts.

In the question above, the brain areas that are being damaged by Johann's stroke is Wernicke's area.