Patients with damage in the left hemisphere often exhibit aphasia (inability to use or comprehend words).This is an example of
A)apraxia.
B)delirium.
C)cerebral lacerations.
D)hemispheric lateralization.
E)decussations.

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Hemispheric lateralization refers to the specialization of certain functions in one hemisphere of the brain. Language functions are typically lateralized to the left hemisphere, so damage there can lead to aphasia.

Patients with Damage in the Left Hemisphere Often Exhibit Aphasia