Your patient has suffered a CVA (cerebral vascular accident) also known as a stroke. Damage to the left hemisphere was the primary effect. Considering the lobes of the brain and lateralization, answer the following questions: 1. Is there a difference between the areas and/or lobes of the cerebrum considering function? 2. Would speech be affected with damage to the left hemisphere? Why or why not. Be sure to detail your answer. 3. Describe the arterial supply of the cerebrum. Which blood vessel might be the culprit in the damage to the left hemisphere ?

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Your patient has suffered a CVA (cerebral vascular accident) also known as a stroke. Damage to the left hemisphere was the primary effect. Considering the lobes of the brain and lateralization, answer the following questions:

1. Is there a difference between the areas and/or lobes of the cerebrum considering function?

2. Would speech be affected with damage to the left hemisphere? Why or why not. Be sure to detail your answer.

3. Describe the arterial supply of the cerebrum. Which blood vessel might be the culprit in the damage to the left hemisphere ?

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