Cortical Columns Consisting of Neurons with the Same or Very

question 47

Multiple Choice

Cortical columns consisting of neurons with the same or very similar orientation tuning are called:

• A) ocular dominance columns.
• B) orientation columns.
• C) the superior colliculus.
• D) the lateral occipital cortex.

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