Two brain regions specialize at recognizing voices (IMAGE)

University of Pittsburgh

Two brain regions specialize at recognizing voices

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Distinct regions of the auditory cortex located in superior temporal gyrus and superior temporal sulcus are specialized at recognizing voice sounds (shown in dark blue) and do not respond to non-voice acoustic signals.

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Kyle Rupp and Taylor Abel

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