Asked by Tommy Jakuszyk on Sep 28, 2024
Uma just caught sight of a red hummingbird.The neural impulses from her eye will eventually travel to her primary visual cortex,but which brain area must they first pass through
A) thalamus
B) occipital lobe
C) hypothalamus
D) hippocampus
Thalamus
A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and elsewhere.
Occipital Lobe
The occipital lobe is a region of the brain located at the back of the cerebral cortex, responsible for visual processing.
Hippocampus
A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.
- Gather insights into the operations and dysfunctions affiliated with various brain components.
Learning Objectives
- Gather insights into the operations and dysfunctions affiliated with various brain components.