How Do Receptive Fields Change as You Proceed Up the Visual

question 71

Essay

How do receptive fields change as you proceed up the visual pathway (starting at the lateral geniculate nucleus [LGN])? Include an example of a stimulus that would, and would not, cause a neural response for a hypothetical cell at each stage.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

Pertains to a form of enduring memory that involves the ability to remember words, ideas, or figures, crucial for utilizing and comprehending language.

Consciously

In a way that involves awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Unconsciously

The process or condition of affecting or being influenced by something without conscious awareness or intent.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most often associated with alcoholism.