Which of the cortical areas listed below is most likely to be stimulated first when repeating a word you just heard spoken?

A) Auditory association area
B) Broca area
C) Primary motor area
D) Primary auditory cortex
E) Wernicke area

Wernicke Area

The Wernicke Area is a region of the brain that is important for language development and comprehension, located in the posterior section of the temporal lobe.

Broca Area

The Broca area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant cerebral hemisphere associated with speech production and language processing.

Auditory Association Area

A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is involved in processing and interpreting sounds.