Mary Recently Had a Small Stroke That Left Her Unable

question 152

Multiple Choice

Mary recently had a small stroke that left her unable to move her right side. In which of the following lobes of the cerebrum did the stroke MOST likely cause damage?

• A)P arietal
• B)O ccipital
• C)F rontal
• D)T halamic

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, integral to the regulation of various physiological processes.

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located under the cerebrum, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

Ventral Nerve Root

The part of a spinal nerve that emerges from the anterior portion of the spinal cord and contains motor neurons.