Following a Stroke, a Patient Shows Grossly Diminished Sensitivity to Touch

question 152

Multiple Choice

Following a stroke, a patient shows grossly diminished sensitivity to touch and other stimulation in the right hand and arm. The probable site of the lesion is the __________.

• A) motor homunculus
• B) left somatosensory area
• C) right somatosensory area
• D) left frontal area

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