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The Neural Basis of Language Comprehension
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Which brain region is primarily responsible for processing spoken language?
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Wernicke's area
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Wernicke's area, located in the posterior superior temporal gyrus, is the primary brain region responsible for processing spoken language. It is involved in understanding the meaning of words and sentences, as well as producing speech.