After suffering a stroke, a patient can see objects anywhere in front of him but pays attention only to objects in his right field of vision. When asked to describe these objects, he has difficulty judging their size and distance. What part of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?
A) the left frontal lobe
B) the right frontal lobe
C) the left parietal lobe
D) the right parietal lobe
E) the corpus callosum

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The right parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information from the left side of the body, including visual stimuli. Damage to this area can result in neglect of the left side of one's environment, as well as difficulty with judging spatial relationships such as size and distance.

After Suffering a Stroke, a Patient Can See Objects Anywhere