The Chapter 3 Prologue Story Was About a Man Named

question 77

Multiple Choice

The Chapter 3 prologue story was about a man named Mike May, who recovered partial vision in one eye after being completely blind for over 40 years. After regaining partial vision, how did Mike respond to the images shown below?

• A)Unlike most people, Mike thought tabletop (b) was longer.
• B)Like most people, Mike thought tabletop (a) was longer.
• C)Mike thought the two tabletops were of identical size and shape.
• D)Mike failed to perceive the separation between the two tables and saw the image as a misshaped "T."

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Definitions:

Severed Cerebellum

A condition involving damage to or disconnection of the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control and coordination.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a vital brain structure acting as a relay station for sensory information, channeling incoming data to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), which is then interpreted by the brain to form an understanding of the world.

Neurons

Within the nervous system, there are specialized cells responsible for carrying information to other neurons, muscles, or glandular cells.