Why Do Humans Perceive Faint Light Better in the Periphery

question 14

Multiple Choice

 Why do humans perceive faint light better in the periphery of the eye?

• A) Receptors in the periphery are closer to the pupil.
• B) The fovea is closer to the retina's blind spot than peripheral receptors.
• C) More receptors in the periphery than in the fovea funnel input to each ganglion cell.
• D) Ganglion cells in the periphery transmit their information to a larger brain area.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Biological Perspective

A view in psychology that emphasizes the study of physiological bases of behavior and the importance of genes and the environment in shaping behavior.

Vague Sense

A feeling or perception that is not clearly defined or is indistinct in nature.

Threat

A perceived danger or harmful event, either physical or psychological, real or imagined.