After suffering a stroke, a patient can see objects anywhere in front of him, but pays attention only to objects in his right field of vision. When asked to describe these objects, he has difficulty judging their size and distance. What part of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?
A) the left frontal lobe
B) the right frontal lobe
C) the left parietal lobe
D) the right parietal lobe

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The right parietal lobe is responsible for processing and integrating sensory information from the left side of the body and vice versa. Damage to this area can result in difficulty with spatial awareness, judging distances, and depth perception, which are consistent with the patient's symptoms. The left frontal lobe and left parietal lobe are responsible for language and verbal ability, respectively, and the right frontal lobe is responsible for spatial reasoning and attention, but describing difficulty in judging size and distance suggests the involvement of the right parietal lobe.

After Suffering a Stroke, a Patient Can See Objects Anywhere