Although She Is Normally Not Aware of Its Existence,Ingrid Discovers

question 134

Multiple Choice

Although she is normally not aware of its existence,Ingrid discovers that she has a blind spot in her vision by closing one eye and focusing on a fixed point.What explains why Ingrid has this blind spot in her vision?

• A)She is likely suffering from severe retinal degeneration.
• B)She is experiencing sensory adaptation.
• C)No photoreceptors are located where the optic nerve leaves the eye.
• D)She has likely suffered damage to her occipital cortex.

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Definitions:

Hippocampal Volume

A measurement of the size of the hippocampus, a region of the brain associated with memory and learning, often used in research studying neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Cortisol Hypersecretion

Excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal gland, often associated with stress or disorders such as Cushing's syndrome.

ACTH Secretion

The release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone by the pituitary gland, stimulating cortisol production in the adrenal glands.