Split-brain patients who are shown objects in such a way that the visual information goes only to the left hemisphere of the brain ________.
A) cannot name the objects, but can point to them with their left hand
B) can neither name the objects nor point to them with their left hand
C) can name the objects, but cannot point to them with their left hand
D) can name the objects and can point to them with their left hand

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The left hemisphere is typically responsible for language processing, so split-brain patients can name objects seen by the left hemisphere. However, the right hemisphere controls the left hand, so they cannot point to objects with their left hand.

Split-Brain Patients Who Are Shown Objects in Such a Way