A 70-year-old man has a stroke resulting in pure motor hemiparesis. Which brain region is most likely affected?
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Correct answer: Internal capsule
Lacunar strokes of the internal capsule disrupt corticospinal tract fibers, causing pure motor hemiparesis.
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