In the days following her stroke, Patient E cannot refrain from reaching out and grasping nearby objects even when she has been asked not to do so. This syndrome probably is the result of the abnormal dominance of the
A) lateral supplementary motor area loop.
B) lateral premotor loop.
C) medial supplementary motor area loop.
D) medial premotor loop.

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The medial supplementary motor area loop is involved in the initiation and control of voluntary movements. Abnormal dominance in this area can lead to involuntary grasping behaviors, as seen in Patient E's condition.

In the Days Following Her Stroke, Patient E Cannot Refrain