After Suffering a Stroke, a Patient Can See Objects Anywhere

question 30

Multiple Choice

After suffering a stroke, a patient can see objects anywhere in front of him but pays attention only to objects in his right field of vision. When asked to describe these objects, he has difficulty judging their size and distance. What part of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?

• A) the left frontal lobe
• B) the right frontal lobe
• C) the right parietal lobe
• D) the corpus callosum

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