blended - language and speech Flashcards
1
Q
which hemisphere controls speech
A
left
2
Q
what is wernicke’s area
A
association area
- interpreting both written and spoken language
3
Q
what is Broca’s area
A
motor area
- controls muscles of the mouth, larynx, intercostal muscles and diaphragm = vocal sounds
4
Q
what happens when Wernicke’s area is damaged
A
(Wernicke’s aphasia) the person will not be able to understand the speech of others or writing.
They can speak fluently but use random words
5
Q
what happens when Broca’s area is damaged
A
(Broca’s aphasia) can understand speech, but their own speech is limited
6
Q
what happens if the arcuate fasciculus is damaged
A
can understand written+spoken, but cannot speak
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