Which of the following is an accurate description of the patient known as Tan?
a) A man who lost the ability to speak but could still comprehend language.
b) A case study that led to Carl Wenicke's discovery of Wernicke's aphasia.
c) A man who suffered a severe lesion of the posterior right hemisphere.
d) A man who's skin turned darker following exposure to UV light
e) A man who suffered a severe lesion of the right parietal lobe.
Answer: A
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