Ronald is experiencing reduced sensation and difficulty moving his right arm. His neurologist is likely to look for damage in which of the following places?
A) The sensory and motor cortical areas of the left hemisphere.
B) The sensory and motor cortical areas of the right hemisphere.
C) The sensory cortical areas of the right hemisphere and the motor cortical areas of the left hemisphere.
D) The sensory cortical areas of the left hemisphere and the motor cortical areas of the right hemisphere.

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The brain's left hemisphere controls the sensory and motor functions of the right side of the body. Therefore, damage to the sensory and motor cortical areas of the left hemisphere could cause reduced sensation and difficulty moving the right arm.

Ronald Is Experiencing Reduced Sensation and Difficulty Moving His Right