NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As a result of a car accident, a woman has the following medical issues:loss of motor control and sensation of her right arm and leg and memory loss. Which of the following areas correctly identifies the areas of the brain that may be affected?
A
the cerebellum and the temporal lobe
B
frontal and parietal lobes of the right hemisphere and the temporal lobe
C
frontal and parietal lobes of the left hemisphere and the temporal lobe
D
left frontal lobe, right parietal lobe, and the temporal lobe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Left Brain If the stroke occurs in the left side of the brain, the right side of the body will be affected, producing some or all of the following: Paralysis on the right side of the body. Speech/language problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebellum: The portion of the brain (located at the back) which helps coordinate movement (balance and muscle coordination). Damage may result in ataxia, which is a problem of muscle coordination. Ataxia can interfere with a person’s ability to walk, talk, eat, and to perform other self-care tasks.

Detailed explanation-3: -The basal ganglia are most associated with emotion, voluntary muscle control, cognitive function, and memory. Therefore, basal ganglia strokes often result in emotional blunting, post-stroke depression, and motor impairments, among other effects.

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