The functions of the brain are divided between the left and right hemispheres because the nerve fibers cross over each other at the brain stem; thus, the brain's left hemisphere controls the right half of the body, and vice versa. The areas that control speech, reading, and the ability to solve mathematical problems are located in the left hemisphere, while areas that govern spatial perceptions
(the ability to understand shape and form) and the centers of musical and artistic creation reside in the right hemisphere.
The purpose of the paragraph is
a. to inform the reader that musical ability is controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain.
b. to inform the reader that the left and right hemispheres of the brain control different functions of the body and explain what each control.
c. to inform the reader that nerve fibers in the brain cross over each other at the brain stem.
The tone of the paragraph is
a. informative and subjective.
b. informative and serious.
c. informative and skeptical.
b, b
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