Which alternative below CORRECTLY pairs a visual pathway with an object perception disorder?
A) "what" pathway - visual agnosia
B) "what" pathway -- hemi-neglect
C) "where" pathway -- ageusia
D) "where" pathway -- prosopagnosia

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The "what" pathway is responsible for object perception and recognition, and damage to this pathway can result in visual agnosia, which is the inability to recognize objects despite intact vision. Hemi-neglect is a disorder in which patients ignore or neglect one half of the visual field, and it is typically associated with damage to the parietal cortex, which is part of the "where" pathway. Ageusia is the loss of taste sensation, which is not related to the visual pathways. Prosopagnosia is a disorder in which patients have difficulty recognizing faces, and it is also associated with damage to the "what" pathway. However, this choice is not the best option because both A and D are correct, but the question asks for only one correct answer.

Which Alternative Below CORRECTLY Pairs a Visual Pathway with an Object