clar697
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A 74-year-old man is unable to repeat phrases and name objects after having a left-sided stroke. Although reading comprehension is preserved, he has difficulty reading aloud and writing. His speech is fluent, and his comprehension is normal. Which of the following structures is damaged?
A) Arcuate fasciculus
B) Auditory association area
C) Supplementary motor area
D) Uncinate fasciculus
E) Word recognition area
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| zwmack
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A) arcuate fasciculus.
The patient is suffering from a conductive aphasia secondary to a MCA stroke. Arcuate Fasciculus connects Broca to Wernicke so he can hear and understand but cannot reply nor can he repeat.
Good question
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| ieltsforall
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yes ,a is the answer but what is Uncinate fasciculus
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| drdiab
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yes it is A
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