Kelsey had a CT scan that showed a tumor in the right frontal cortex. Which of the following behavioral symptoms most likely prompted the scan to take place?
A) difficulty comprehending language
B) difficulty producing language
C) motor skill deficits in the left side of her body
D) sensory deficits in the right side of her body

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The right frontal cortex is involved in controlling movements on the left side of the body due to the way the brain's neural pathways cross over. Therefore, a tumor in this area could lead to motor skill deficits on the opposite side of the body, which in this case would be the left side.

Kelsey Had a CT Scan That Showed a Tumor in the Right