The Most Probable Reason That Both Cats and Humans Have

question 34

Multiple Choice

The most probable reason that both cats and humans have difficulty with recognition of objects if deprived of visual stimuli during the critical period is that:

• A) neurons in the primary visual cortex die.
• B) their cortical cells lack the sharply tuned receptive fields that make recognition possible.
• C) they can't perceive color.
• D) the rods and cones no longer work.

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Definitions:

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, consisting of dead cells that provide a barrier to protect underlying tissue.

Stratum Granulosum

A layer of the epidermis found beneath the stratum lucidum and above the stratum spinosum, characterized by granular appearing cells.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, which acts as a barrier to protect against environmental elements, pathogens, and water loss.

TBSA

Total Body Surface Area, a measurement indicating the percentage of skin affected by burns or other skin injuries.