The Six Layers of the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN) Receive

question 39

Multiple Choice

The six layers of the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) receive which of the following inputs from the eyes?

• A)layers 2, 4, and 6 from the ipsilateral eye
• B)layers 2, 4, and 6 from the contralateral eye
• C)layers 1, 4, and 6 from the contralateral eye
• D)layers 1, 4, and 6 from the ipsilateral eye

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" finding.

β

Beta; often refers to the standardized coefficient in regression analyses, indicating the weight or importance of a variable.

Null Hypothesis

A statement made for statistical testing that assumes no effect or no difference between groups or variables being studied.

Statistical Power

The probability that a test will correctly reject a false null hypothesis; a measure of a test's ability to detect an effect, if there is one.