Localisation Of Function The Language Areas

Question 1

What do Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas demonstrate about brain function?

Answer 1

They are examples of localisation of function, as they are specific areas responsible for speech production (Broca) and language comprehension (Wernicke). Since both are located in the left hemisphere only, they also illustrate hemispheric lateralisation, meaning certain functions are specialised to one hemisphere.