Arrange the following brain areas in the order in which they are involved in hearing, understanding and then saying a word:

1. A. Arcuate fasciculus
2. B. Broca's area (anterior speech cortex)
3. C. Motor cortex
4. D. Wernicke's area (posterior speech cortex)

1. AA, C, D, B
2. BB, A, D, C
3. CC, B, A, D
4. DD, A, B, C

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Correct answer: D. D, A, B, C

Explanation

Wernicke–Geschwind model: Wernicke's area decodes the word → the arcuate fasciculus carries it forward → Broca's area plans articulation → the motor cortex moves the speech organs (Yule, The Study of Language).