In the Context of Shape Representation in V4, Individual Neurons

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the context of shape representation in V4, individual neurons in area V4 respond MOST strongly to edges that can be more complex than those in V1 when:

• A) the edges are straight or curved.
• B) the contour with the preferred orientation is at any angular position.
• C) an edge with its preferred curvature is different across a range of locations of the edge within the retinal image.
• D) an edge with its preferred orientation is different across a range of locations of the edge within the retinal image.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

The protective coating around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord that helps increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Neuropathic Pain

A chronic pain condition caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.

Reactivity of Neurons

The responsiveness of neurons to various stimuli, reflecting the dynamic nature of neural activity in processing information.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty covering that surrounds nerve fibers, which speeds up the transmission of electrical signals along neurons.