After damage to his _______ Mantio is able to recognize landmarks in his hometown, but is unable to determine which direction he should go from those landmarks to arrive at his house.
A) hippocampus.
B) medial superior temporal area.
C) retrosplenial cortex.
D) superior temporal sulcus.

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The retrosplenial cortex is involved in spatial orientation and navigation, particularly in determining the relationship between landmarks and oneself. Damage to this area can result in difficulty in determining the direction and orientation needed to navigate to a specific location, as seen in Mantio's case. The other areas listed are not specifically related to spatial orientation and navigation.

After Damage to His _______ Mantio Is Able to Recognize