Hubel and Wiesel Discovered Feature Detector Cells the Respond Selectively

question 92

Multiple Choice

Hubel and Wiesel discovered feature detector cells the respond selectively to:

• A) spots of light in different locations.
• B) different colours of stimuli.
• C) faces.
• D) lines at different orientations.

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Definitions:

Nicotine

It is a stimulant drug found in tobacco plants that affects the nervous system by increasing the release of neurotransmitters.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, essential for various bodily functions.

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of the nervous system.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.