Which of the Following Would Be Expected Following Damage to the Cortex

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be expected following damage to the cortex that lies just in front of the central sulcus?

• A) intense hypersexuality
• B) visual hallucinations
• C) inability to discriminate tones as low intensities
• D) difficulty in reading and writing
• E) difficulty in controlling the muscles of the body

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