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The Temporal Lobe

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The temporal lobe processes hearing, language comprehension, and the recognition of faces and objects.

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Temporal damage can leave hearing intact while removing the ability to recognize a familiar voice.

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Hearing a sound and knowing what it is are separable. Recognition is the temporal lobe's contribution.