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The Only Sensory System in Which the Pathway from the Receptors

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The only sensory system in which the pathway from the receptors to the cortex does not go through the thalamus is the system.


Definitions:

Optic Nerve

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

Fovea

A tiny depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest, due to the high concentration of cone cells.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that explains contrasting emotions and motivations, especially in response to addiction and emotional experiences.

Color-Sensitive Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision, responding differentially to light of different wavelengths.

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