The Pattern of Firing of Receptor Activity in Response to Red

question 6

Multiple Choice

 The pattern of firing of receptor activity in response to red would be _____.

• A) large firing from the S receptor, medium firing from the M receptor, and little firing from the L receptor
• B) large firing from the S receptor, large firing from the M receptor, and little firing from the L receptor
• C) little firing from the S receptor, a moderate firing from the M receptor, and large firing from the L receptor
• D) large firing from the S receptor, large firing from the M receptor, and large firing from the L receptor

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Definitions:

Base of the Skull

The inferior portion of the skull upon which the brain rests, consisting of several bones that include the occipital, sphenoid, and parts of the temporal bones.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Phrenology

The now-discredited theory that different brain areas account for specific character and personality traits, which can be “read” from bumps on the skull.

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks, to understand the biological basis of behavior, thought, and emotion.