Neural basis of linearization in speech production

Zheng Ye, Boukje Habets, Bernadette M. Jansma, Thomas F. Münte

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Abstract

An initial stage of speech production is conceptual planning, where a speaker determines which information to convey first (the linearization problem). This fMRI study investigated the linearization process during the production of before and after sentences. In after sentences, a series of events is expressed in the order of event occurrence. In before sentences, however, the order of event mention is achieved by reversing the chronological order. We suggested that the linearization process may be supported by a neural network connecting the leftmiddle temporal gyrus (MTG) with the medial superior frontal gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, and left angular gyrus/inferior parietal gyrus. Within this network, regions were more activated and interregional interactions were strongly enhanced for producing before than after sentences. The left MTG was also functionally connected with the left orbital inferior frontal gyrus, contributing to the retrieval of necessary world knowledge and linguistic knowledge. Connectivity between these two regions was not different between conditions.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Volume23
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)3694-3702
Number of pages9
ISSN0898-929X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.11.2011

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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