Once Within the Cerebral Cortex, the Magnocellular Pathway Continues, with a Dorsal

question 117

Multiple Choice

 Once within the cerebral cortex, the magnocellular pathway continues, with a dorsal branch important for ____.

• A) details of shape
• B) color and brightness
• C) movement
• D) integrating vision with action

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Definitions:

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