Although a split-brain patient could not describe an object presented to his left visual field, he could:
A) use his two hemispheres to coordinate a response.
B) actually say what the object is, but refuse due to his condition.
C) point to the object with his right hand.
D) point to the object with his left hand.

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In split-brain patients, the right hemisphere, which processes information from the left visual field, cannot communicate with the left hemisphere, which is responsible for speech. However, the right hemisphere can control the left hand, allowing the patient to point to the object with the left hand.

Although a Split-Brain Patient Could Not Describe an Object Presented