This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous system, Subject name: Physiology
Wernicke's area is located in 
Select and explain. 
A. Inferior frontal gyrus, B. Superior temporal gyrus, C. Inferior temporal gyrus, D. Cingulate gyrus
B: Superior temporal gyrus
Answer: B: Superior temporal gyrus 
Explanation: Wernicke's area (area 22) is located in superior temporal gyrus behind area 41. It is concerned with comprehension i.e. interpretation and understanding of auditory and visual information. The Wernicke's area sends information arcuate fasciculus to the Broca's area, where detailed and coordinated pattern for vocalization occurs. Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:841,842,843