Which of the following might be symptoms of a lesion to the right motor cortex?

a) loss of movement of the left leg

b) loss of movement of the right leg

c) loss of movement of the head and trunk

d) complete loss of bladder control

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Shea Melton

Biology

28 November, 20:31

Which of the following might be symptoms of a lesion to the right motor cortex?

a) loss of movement of the left leg

b) loss of movement of the right leg

c) loss of movement of the head and trunk

d) complete loss of bladder control

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Camille Ballard · Answer 1

loss of movement of the left leg

Explanation:

The main function of the brain motor cortex is the regulation of body movements. This area of brain controls the voluntary movements of the body.

Right half of the body controls the left side of body and left half of the body controls the right side o body. Any lesion in right motor cortex may cause the loss of movement of left leg.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Which of the following might be symptoms of a lesion to the right motor cortex?a) loss of movement of the left legb) loss of movement of the right legc) loss of movement of the head and trunkd) complete loss of bladder control

Which of the following might be symptoms of a lesion to the right motor cortex?

a) loss of movement of the left leg

b) loss of movement of the right leg

c) loss of movement of the head and trunk

d) complete loss of bladder control