A Female Patient Has Suffered a Stroke to the Right

question 21

Multiple Choice

A female patient has suffered a stroke to the right side of her brain and has paralysis to the contralateral portion of the body. Which one of the following is true?

• A) She is paralyzed on the right side of her body.
• B) Her left and right legs are paralyzed.
• C) She cannot move her arms or legs.
• D) She cannot move her left arm and leg.

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Definitions:

Musical

Pertaining to music, involving the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to create harmony, rhythm, or expression.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, responsible for complex functions such as thought, perception, and memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives.

Brain Functioning

Refers to how different parts of the brain operate and work together to support thoughts, behaviors, and bodily functions.