What Is the Significance of Blobs (Cytochrome Oxidase-Positive Regions) in the Primary

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of blobs (cytochrome oxidase-positive regions) in the primary visual cortex?

• A) These regions are part of the orientation column structure.
• B) These regions contain cells sensitive to object motion.
• C) These regions are binocular regions of cortex.
• D) These regions contain color-sensitive cells.
• E) These regions are the centers of "pinwheels."

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