After a cerebrovascular accident,a patient is unable to feel and identify a comb with his eyes closed.This is an example of:
A) agraphiA.
B) tactile agnosia.
C) anosognosia.
D) prosopagnosia.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tactile agnosia is the inability to recognize objects by touch, even though sensation is intact. This can occur after a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). Agraphia is the inability to write, anosognosia is the lack of awareness of one's own illness, and prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize familiar faces.

After a Cerebrovascular Accident,a Patient Is Unable to Feel and Identify