Neuroanatomy USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 45-year-old woman undergoes resection of a left parietal lobe tumor. Postoperatively, vital signs are stable (BP 128/82, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%). MRI shows expected resection cavity without hemorrhage. She reports inability to recognize her husband's face despite intact visual acuity and normal confrontation fields. She identifies him by voice without difficulty. No aphasia or motor deficits are present. Which brain area was likely damaged during the procedure?
Answer choices
- AWernicke area
- BPrimary visual cortex
- CFusiform gyrusCorrect answer
- DBroca area
- ESuperior temporal sulcus
- FPosterior cingulate cortex
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