Experimenters Hubel and Wiesel Found That Cells in the Visual

question 135

Multiple Choice

Experimenters Hubel and Wiesel found that cells in the visual cortex of monkeys respond vigorously only when light falls on their retina in a particular shape and in a particular location. Therefore those cells act as

• A) photopigments.
• B) feature detectors.
• C) opponent processes.
• D) ganglion cells.

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Definitions:

Protist Clade

A group within the kingdom of eukaryotic organisms, often single-celled, that are not animals, plants, or fungi but share some similar characteristics with these groups.

Greatly Modified Mitochondria

Mitochondria that have undergone significant structural or functional changes, often to suit specific cellular needs or conditions.

Supergroup

A high-level taxonomic rank in biological classification above the level of kingdom, used in some classifications for organisms that are genetically distant.

Single Flagellum

A structure used by some cells for movement, consisting of a long, whip-like appendage that drives the cell forward.