Which Fact MOST Strongly Supports the Opponent-Process Theory of Color

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which fact MOST strongly supports the opponent-process theory of color vision?

• A) If you mix blue paint with green paint,you get bluish-green paint.
• B) Some neurons in the higher visual system are excited by green light,but inhibited from firing by red light.
• C) The retina has three types of cells that respond to the colors red,green,and blue.
• D) Rods do not contribute to color vision.

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Definitions:

Flexor Pollicis Brevis

A muscle in the hand that flexes the thumb towards the palm.

Flexor Carpi Radialis

The flexor carpi radialis is a muscle in the forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand at the wrist, playing a key role in grasping movements.

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

A muscle of the forearm that aids in extending and abducting the hand at the wrist joint.

Anconeus

A small muscle located at the elbow that assists in extending the arm and stabilizing the elbow joint.