Describe Neuroimaging Findings Suggesting That Visual Sensation in Blindsight Might

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Essay

Describe neuroimaging findings suggesting that visual sensation in blindsight might be due to intact cortical tissue that was spared damage. What does this tell us about the neural basis for awareness?

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