The Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Is Comprised of Six Layers

question 23

Multiple Choice

The lateral geniculate nucleus is comprised of six layers. Each layer receives visual information from

• A) the entire visual field of one eye.
• B) the entire visual field of both eyes.
• C) half of the visual field of one eye.
• D) half of the visual field of both eyes.
• E) half of the inputs from each eye.

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Definitions:

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Prefrontal Lobotomies

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