When a Patient Came in with Numbness of Her Left

question 52

Multiple Choice

When a patient came in with numbness of her left arm and left leg, the physician noted that the numbness was on the ____ side.

• A) contralateral
• B) ipsilateral
• C) bilateral
• D) dextrad

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