Final answer:
The higher vocal control center and nucleus robustus archistriatalis in birds, which are associated with birdsong, are analogous to Broca's area and Wernicke's area in humans, which are responsible for language production and comprehension respectively. The correct option is c.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question draws a parallel between the neural regions involved in birdsong and those involved in human functions. The higher vocal control center and nucleus robustus archistriatalis in birds are crucial for birdsong production and learning, similar to how certain areas in the human brain are specialized for certain functions.
The comparison options provide different human brain functions and their corresponding brain regions:
- V1 and IT are to seeing - The primary visual cortex (V1) and the inferotemporal cortex (IT) are involved in visual perception and object recognition, respectively.
- A1 and A2 are to hearing - The primary auditory cortex (A1) and secondary auditory cortex (A2) are involved in the processing of auditory information.
- Broca's area and Wernicke's area are to human language - Broca's area is associated with speech production while Wernicke's area is associated with language comprehension.
- M1 and premotor cortex are to movement - The primary motor cortex (M1) and premotor cortex are involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.
Given this comparison, the correct answer is C) Broca's area and Wernicke's area are to human language, as these areas are responsible for language production and comprehension, analogous to how the higher vocal control center and nucleus robustus archistriatalis are associated with birdsong in birds. The correct option is c.