In Young Kittens Reared Without Visual Input, the "Pinwheel" Pattern

question 42

Multiple Choice

In young kittens reared without visual input, the "pinwheel" pattern of orientation columns

• A) cannot be detected.
• B) can be observed in the retina but not in the cortex.
• C) can be observed in both the retina and the cortex.
• D) is more pronounced than that of adults.
• E) looks roughly similar to that of adults.

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