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 __________ loop.
A)lateral supplementary motor area
B)lateral premotor
C)medial supplementary motor area
D)medial premotor

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The syndrome described is Alien Hand Syndrome, in which the affected person's hand involuntarily reaches out and grasps objects without their conscious intention or control. This is thought to be caused by damage to the medial supplementary motor area of the brain, which is responsible for initiating actions and controlling movements.

In the Days Following Her Stroke, Patient E Cannot Refrain