Alison is rushed to the hospital after suffering a serious head injury in a car accident. Dr. Jacob takes a few specialized scans of Alison's head to locate the site of injury in her brain. All the scans indicate damage to the temporal lobe of the brain. Alison's parents ask Dr. Jacob if Alison's functions will be impaired as a result of this brain injury. What is Dr. Jacob most likely to say?
A. Alison may lose the ability to reason.
B. Alison may face problems with her vision.
C. Alison may suffer paralysis.
D. Alison may lose her memory.
Answer: D
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