D.B. was a 34-year-old British computer programmer. Neurologists discovered a large tumor located in the primary visual cortex of his right hemisphere. What did researchers discover after the tumor was removed?
A. D.B. was left with a blind spot and blindsight in the affected field.
B. D.B. had been having visual illusions caused by the tumor.
C. D.B. had no scotomas, but showed impaired color vision throughout his visual field.
D. D.B. could describe familiar objects, but he could not name them.
Answer: A
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