A Highly Agitated 54-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency

A highly agitated 54-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his family because he is unable to effectively communicate.  He speaks clearly and with conviction but his sentences are incomprehensible.  He does not appear to understand the doctor's questions, does not follow oral or written instructions, and cannot repeat simple phrases.  Branch occlusion of which of the following arteries is most likely responsible for this patient's condition?

A) Anterior cerebral artery
B) Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
C) Middle cerebral artery
D) Posterior cerebral artery
E) Posterior inferior cerebellar artery

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