Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Specialization of Function

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about specialization of function in a hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?

• A) Complex thinking is mostly carried out by the right hemisphere, while the left hemisphere typically deals with motor control.
• B) Reading primarily occurs in the left hemisphere.
• C) Creativity primarily occurs in the right hemisphere.
• D) Complex thinking in normal people is the outcome of communication between both hemispheres of the brain.

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