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An elderly acquaintance of you has suffered from partial blindness since she had a stroke. Apparently the stroke damaged her:

Correct answer: A. occipital lobe

  • A. occipital lobe
  • B. parietal lobe
  • C. temporal lobes
  • D. reticular formation

Explanation

The occipital lobe contains the primary visual cortex, so damage there can cause partial blindness. The parietal and temporal lobes support other functions, while the reticular formation regulates arousal and alertness.

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