Asked by Stephanie Tenpenny on Apr 27, 2024

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If the left hemisphere of the brain were damaged, which part of the body would be MOST directly affected?

A) the left half
B) the right half
C) the upper portion
D) the entire body

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, which is typically associated with analytic thought, logic, language, and processing of sequential tasks.

Upper Portion

The top segment or section of something, typically referring to physical objects, body parts, or geographical areas.

Entire Body

Referring to the whole of a person's or organism's body including all of its parts and systems.

  • Discern the significance and procedures of several brain sections in managing movement skills, language output, and comprehension abilities.
  • Comprehend the concept of brain plasticity and how damage to specific brain areas affects function.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right half of the body, so if it were damaged, the right half of the body would be most directly affected.