Asked by Nikki Layman on Jun 17, 2024

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Hubel and Wiesel discovered feature detectors in the visual

A) fovea.
B) optic nerve.
C) iris.
D) cortex.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that are responsible for processing specific features of stimuli, such as lines, edges, or movement.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Optic Nerve

A duo of nerves responsible for carrying visual data from the retina to the brain.

  • Identify the contributions of Hubel and Wiesel in discovering feature detectors.
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Claude SchroepferJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Hubel and Wiesel discovered feature detectors in the primary visual cortex, also known as the striate cortex. They found that individual neurons in this area responded selectively to specific features of visual stimuli such as edges, angles, and movements, which ultimately contribute to our perception of visual information.