Asked by Heather Blankenbaker on Jun 30, 2024
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A neuron in the visual cortex becomes excited whenever light of a particular shape (such as a line) falls on a particular part of the retina. That neuron is said to be a
A) visual constancy.
B) feature detector.
C) ganglion cell.
D) basilar membrane
Feature Detector
Brain cells that react to particular aspects of a stimulus, like lines, borders, or motion.
Visual Cortex
The Visual Cortex is the part of the brain responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe.
Retina
The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that processes visual information received and transmits it to the brain.
- Explain the function of feature detectors within the visual perception system.
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CW
Collin WeberJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The neuron described is a feature detector, as it responds to a specific feature (shape of a line) in a specific location (part of the retina). Visual constancy refers to the way the brain maintains the perception of size, shape, and color even as the eyes move or lighting conditions change. Ganglion cells are nerve cells in the retina of the eye that transmit information from the photoreceptors to the brain. The basilar membrane is a structure in the inner ear involved in hearing.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the function of feature detectors within the visual perception system.