Multiple Choice
After a stroke, Bill can feel his left leg but is unable to move it. His neurologists suspect damage to the __________.
45. Nervous System
Central and Peripheral Nervous System
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Damage to the occipital lobe would be most likely result in __________.
A
a numbness in the extremities
B
auditory impairment
C
impaired judgment
D
the impairment of speech
E
visual impairment
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Begin by identifying the primary function of the occipital lobe. The occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain and is primarily responsible for processing visual information.
Consider the symptoms listed in the problem: numbness in the extremities, auditory impairment, impaired judgment, impairment of speech, and visual impairment.
Evaluate each symptom in relation to the function of the occipital lobe. Since the occipital lobe is involved in visual processing, any damage to this area would most likely affect vision.
Eliminate symptoms that are unrelated to the occipital lobe's function. Numbness in extremities, auditory impairment, impaired judgment, and impairment of speech are associated with other parts of the brain.
Conclude that the symptom most directly related to occipital lobe damage is visual impairment, as this lobe is crucial for interpreting visual stimuli.
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