Which of the statements below accurately describes the roles of the right and left hemispheres of the brain in most people
A) They perform essentially the same functions.
B) The left hemisphere controls vision and the right hemisphere controls body balance.
C) The left hemisphere controls language whereas the right controls emotions.
D) In adults the functions of each hemisphere are interchangeable.

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The left hemisphere is predominantly involved in language functions (such as speech and comprehension) in most people, especially right-handed individuals, while the right hemisphere is more involved in nonverbal, spatial, and emotional processing. This specialization is known as lateralization of brain function.

Which of the Statements Below Accurately Describes the Roles of the Right