If the Ventral Pathway Were Ablated Between V2 and Not

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the ventral pathway were ablated between V2 and not allowed to proceed further down the ventral stream, what would happen to object saliency?

• A) We would still be able to recognize an object only if we have prior experience with it.
• B) We would be able to recognize the form (shape) of an object, but none of its substance (usefulness).
• C) We would be able to recognize the form of an object, but not its color.
• D) We would not be able to recognize an object regardless.
• E) We could see only a part of the object.

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