Up early to feed his cat, Dr.Bryan Kolb could not see his hand, or anything else to his upper left side.He realized from this soft sign that he had most likely suffered
A)aphasia.
B)virilism.
C)a right hemisphere stroke.
D)a left hemisphere stroke.

Question

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The fact that Dr. Bryan Kolb could not see his hand or anything to his upper left side is a classic symptom of a right hemisphere stroke. A left hemisphere stroke could result in symptoms such as aphasia, which affects language and communication skills, but it does not typically cause visual field deficits. Virilism, which refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females, is not related to the symptoms described in the scenario.

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