Damage to the left cerebral hemisphere would most likely affect a man's ability to
A) move the left side of his body.
B) feel sensation on the left side of his body.
C) speak and understand language.
D) experience emotion.

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The left cerebral hemisphere is responsible for language skills, including speech production and understanding language. Damage to this area would most likely affect a person's ability to speak and comprehend language. While movement and sensation are controlled by the opposite side of the brain, emotions are generally controlled by both hemispheres, so damage to one side would not necessarily affect emotion.

Damage to the Left Cerebral Hemisphere Would Most Likely Affect