A stroke that results death of two-thirds of the neurons of the fingers/hand area of the somatosensory cortex would result in
A) permanent inability to feel sensation in the contralateral fingers/hand.
B) permanent inability to feel sensation in the ipsilateral fingers/hand.
C) temporary inability to feel sensation in the contralateral fingers/hand, provided the patient undergoes regular physical therapy of the affected hands and fingers.
D) temporary inability to feel sensation in the ipsilateral fingers/hand, provided the patient undergoes regular physical therapy of the affected hands and fingers.
E) complete paralysis of the contralateral side of the body.
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