The Opponent Process Theory of Color Vision Explains

question 164

Multiple Choice

The opponent process theory of color vision explains

• A)what happens in the retina.
• B)how the stereocilia are stimulated and produce visual sensations.
• C)how the iodopsin breaks down and triggers action potentials.
• D)what happens in the optic pathways and brain after the information leaves the eye.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release and regulation of hunger and thirst.

Body Temperature

A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, vital for maintaining metabolic processes.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Amygdala

A region of the brain's temporal lobe involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.