Which structure’s infarction can give rise to left hypesthesia, left homonymous hemianopia,left facial weakness, tongue detion to the left side, and plantar extensor on the left side?
Correct Answer: Right internal capsule
Description: Infarction of the internal capsule gives rise to contralateral symptoms. Thus, infarction to the right internal capsule would result in left-sided symptoms, including Tactile hypesthesia, Contralateral anesthesia, Contralateral hemiparesis (with the Babinski sign), Contralateral lower facial weakness, and Contralateral homonymous hemianopia.
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