John Was Attending a Party When He Suddenly Started Eating

question 44

Multiple Choice

John was attending a party when he suddenly started eating food from some of the other guest's plates and using profane language. John's son promptly rushed his father to the hospital where it was discovered that he had suffered a stroke. Based on John's altered behaviors, which area of the brain was most likely damaged by the stroke?

• A) cerebellum
• B) Temporal lobe
• C) Prefrontal cortex
• D) Hypothalamus
• E) Corpus callosum

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