Chapter 49: Q49.3-2CC (page 1097)
How do the functions of Broca鈥檚 area and Wernicke鈥檚 area each relate to the activity of the surrounding cortex?
Short Answer
Broca鈥檚 area and Wernicke鈥檚 area are the areas of the brain that perform different functions. Broca鈥檚 area controls skeletal muscles, and Wernicke鈥檚 area is involved in hearing.