At Age 33, Kate Adamson Had a Stroke That Caused

question 586

Multiple Choice

At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that caused catastrophic damage to her brainstem. She was totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe but was still fully awake and aware. Kate Adamson was experiencing what is known as

• A)Broca's aphasia.
• B)spatial neglect.
• C)locked-in syndrome.
• D)neurogenic agnosia.

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