Spatial neglect is generally associated with damage to the:
A) postcentral gyrus.
B) precentral gyrus.
C) fusiform gyrus.
D) parietal cortex.

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Spatial neglect is a neurological condition that results from damage to the parietal cortex, specifically to the right inferior parietal lobule or the middle cerebral artery which supplies blood to this area. This damage results in an individual's inability to perceive and respond to stimuli occurring on the opposite side of the body as the affected hemisphere.

Spatial Neglect Is Generally Associated with Damage to The