If Just One Eye Is Deprived of Input Early in Life

question 38

Multiple Choice

If just one eye is deprived of input early in life,

• A) the contralateral visual cortex totally degenerates, but the ipsilateral visual cortex does not.
• B) there is a decrease in the number of visual cortex neurons that can be activated by stimulation of the early-deprived eye.
• C) there is an increase in the number of visual cortex neurons that can be activated by stimulation of the nondeprived eye.
• D) both A and B
• E) both B and C

---

Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The principle that a country, individual, or firm can produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to advantageous trade.

Constant Rate

A steady, unchanging speed or level at which something occurs or is processed.

Opportunity Cost

The financial consequence of bypassing the subsequent optimal opportunity in favor of another decision.

Emeralds

Precious green gemstones that are highly valued for their beauty, rarity, and hardness.