The Process by Which Our Sensory Systems Transform Stimulus Energies

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Multiple Choice

The process by which our sensory systems transform stimulus energies into neural impulses is called

• A) priming.
• B) sensory adaptation.
• C) transduction.
• D) accommodation.

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Definitions:

Blob Regions

Areas in the visual cortex characterized by their high metabolic activity and involvement in the processing of color and visual information.

Interblob Regions

Areas in the visual cortex not containing blobs, which are involved in processing information about the form and motion of objects rather than color.

Visual Fields

The complete range visible in peripheral vision when the eye is directed towards a central focal point.

Optic Ataxia

A neurological condition characterized by a deficit in visually guided hand movements, due to damage in the parietal lobe of the brain.