If an individual's corpus callosum were severed and a visual cue (the word "bottle")was presented in the right visual field of the eye,the he/she would ____________ verbalize the word "bottle" and would ____________ identify and pick up the bottle with his/her left hand.
A) be able to;be able to
B) be able to;NOT be able to
C) NOT be able to;be able to
D) NOT be able to;NOT be able to

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The right visual field is processed by the left hemisphere, which is responsible for language in most people. Therefore, the individual can verbalize "bottle." The left hemisphere also controls the right hand, so the individual can identify and pick up the bottle with the left hand, as the corpus callosum's severance does not affect the ability of each hemisphere to control its respective side of the body.

If an Individual's Corpus Callosum Were Severed and a Visual