A Feature Detector in the Visual Cortex Is Most Likely

question 71

Multiple Choice

A feature detector in the visual cortex is most likely to answer which of these questions?

• A) How much total light is falling on the retina as a whole right now?
• B) Is the object I am looking at now the same one I saw a minute ago?
• C) Is the sound I hear coming from the object that I see?
• D) Is the center of the retina looking at a straight horizontal line?

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

Largest Part

The component or section of something that is the biggest in size or volume.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling cognition, emotions, and memory.