What Is a Feature Detector in the Visual System

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is a feature detector in the visual system?

• A) a neuron that increases its activity when a certain pattern is shown to the retina
• B) a muscle that controls eye movements
• C) a structure in the cornea that changes shape in the presence of bright light
• D) a cell that carries information back and forth between rods and cones

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