Andrew Underwent a Wada Test Prior to Brain Surgery

question 5

Multiple Choice

Andrew underwent a Wada test prior to brain surgery.When his right hemisphere was anesthetized,he was unable to speak.How would Andrew's physicians most likely interpret this result? 

• A)They must have made a mistake, because language functions are supposed to be managed by the left hemisphere. 
• B)Andrew must have had a hemispherectomy for Rasmussen's syndrome many years ago. 
• C)Andrew is one of a minority of people whose language is managed by the right hemisphere. 
• D)Andrew must be bilingual. It is likely that he will still be able to speak in his other language.

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Behavioral

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Free Associate

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