Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in.... language comprehension breathing digestion temperature control Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Wernicke's area, located in the left temporal lobe, is responsible for language comprehension. Damage causes receptive aphasia - patients can speak fluently but cannot understand language. Broca's area handles speech production, not comprehension.