Kirby suffered a stroke and even though he has recovered much of his functioning, he finds that he still cannot move his left foot effectively.Based on what is known about the functions of the lobes within the cerebral cortex, you should conclude that Kirby's stroke most likely affected his:
A)right frontal lobe
B)left frontal lobe
C)left temporal lobe
D)right temporal lobe

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The motor areas controlling voluntary movements are located in the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, with each hemisphere of the brain controlling the opposite side of the body. Therefore, difficulty moving the left foot suggests damage to the motor areas in the right frontal lobe.

Kirby Suffered a Stroke and Even Though He Has Recovered