If there is unilateral weakness/paralysis of the tongue following CVA,which statement explains why the protruding tongue deviates to the affected side?
A) The affected side of the tongues moves further forward than the unaffected side of the tongue
B) The affected side of the tongue does not translate forward,whereas the unaffected side does movement forward
C) Both sides of the tongue translate forward but the affected side is stiff and immobile
D) The stiff tongue on the affected side prevents both sides from moving forward
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