he middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the most common of the cerebral arteries to be affected by stroke. A patient is sent in to emergency with difficulty speaking and weakness in her right arm. She is able to follow instructions, but is unable to speak. When the doctor asks her to hold both of her arms up in front of her, her Right arm slowly drifts back down to her side. 2. does her RIGHT Or LEFT MCA has been affected? Why?

he middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the most common of the cerebral arteries to be affected by stroke. A patient is sent in to emergency with difficulty speaking and weakness in her right arm. She is able to follow instructions, but is unable to speak. When the doctor asks her to hold both of her arms up in front of her, her Right arm slowly drifts back down to her side. 2. does her RIGHT Or LEFT MCA has been affected? Why?

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter42: Neural Regulation

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