The Opponent-Process Theory of Color Vision Contends That Color Vision

question 58

Multiple Choice

The opponent-process theory of color vision contends that color vision is a result of:

• A)lateral inhibition on the retina itself.
• B)lateral inhibition in the visual cortex.
• C)calculation of differences in the firing rates of three types of retinal cells.
• D)competition between three types of rods and three types of cones.

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