Agnosia is the inability to identify familiar objects. The area of the brain that is responsible for this is the ___________.
A)association cortex
B)motor cortex
C)sensory cortex
D)somatic cortex

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The association cortex is responsible for integrating different types of information from the sensory and motor cortices, allowing for the recognition and identification of objects. Agnosia occurs when there is damage to this part of the brain, leading to difficulties in recognizing familiar objects despite intact sensory function.

Agnosia Is the Inability to Identify Familiar Objects