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question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Various experiments have shown that in addition to the horizontal layered organization of the cortex, there are also vertical organizations, as described by investigators using various experimental techniques. For each type of organization listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list below.
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• A)color perception in V1
• B)whisker (vibrissa) perception
• C)ocular dominance
• D)visual perception in V2

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Definitions:

Strong Stimulus

A powerful environmental input that has the potential to provoke a significant response.

Action Potential

A sudden change in electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, allowing it to transmit a nerve impulse.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Axon Membrane

The lipid bilayer covering the axon of a neuron that facilitates the conduction of electrical impulses.