When Both Eyes of a Newborn Monkey Are Sutured Shut

question 27

Multiple Choice

When both eyes of a newborn monkey are sutured shut for several weeks, these neurons become atrophied (the size is significantly reduced) .

• A) Those of the lateral geniculate nucleus
• B) Those of layer 4 of the visual cortex
• C) Photoreceptors in the retina
• D) Ganglion cells in the retina
• E) None of the above

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