Sam Is Recovering from a Small Stroke

question 191

Multiple Choice

Sam is recovering from a small stroke. He has difficulty following rapidly changing conversations, and he does not seem to understand puns or sarcasm. Additionally, he has trouble recognizing the faces of his friends and acquaintances. The stroke may have damaged:

• A)Broca's area.
• B)the left hemisphere.
• C)Wernicke's area.
• D)the right hemisphere.

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