Unilateral damage to SI
A) eliminates the sense of touch in the contralateral hand.
B) eliminates the sense of touch in the ipsilateral hand.
C) produces contralateral neglect.
D) produces stereognosis.
E) none of the above

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Unilateral damage to the primary somatosensory cortex (SI) does not completely eliminate the sense of touch in the contralateral hand, nor does it cause contralateral neglect or stereognosis. It may reduce or alter sensation, but not eliminate it entirely.

Unilateral Damage to SI