Asked by Preston Husband on May 14, 2024

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What would be most likely to be impaired because of damage to the right hemisphere

A)  language comprehension 
B)  sensations from the right side of the body 
C)  vision from the left eye 
D)  control of the left leg

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with spatial abilities, face recognition, visual imagery, and music processing, complementing the left hemisphere's functions.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language through the processing of words and sentences to derive meaning.

Sensations

The basic components of experience, such as sights, sounds, and smells, which are the result of the stimulation of sensory organs.

  • Understand the division of cognitive tasks and behaviors between the two sides of the brain and its consequences.
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CHRISTINA ELIZABETH ChackoMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Damage to the right hemisphere of the brain typically affects the left side of the body due to the way the brain's neural pathways are organized. This means that control of the left leg (and other parts of the left side of the body) could be impaired.