The Mineral Assemblage Within Metamorphic Rock Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

The mineral assemblage within metamorphic rock is

• A) always identical to that found within its protolith.
• B) dependent only on the mineral assemblage of its protolith.
• C) dependent only on the temperature and pressure of formation.
• D) dependent on both the mineral assemblage of its protolith and the temperature and pressure of formation.

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Definitions:

Parvocellular Neurons

Neurons located within the parvocellular layer of the thalamus, known for processing visual information pertaining to color and fine details.

Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

The lateral geniculate nucleus is a vital part of the thalamus that processes visual information received from the retina before it is sent to the visual cortex.

Parvocellular Cells

Small-bodied neurons located in the parvocellular layer of the thalamus, involved in processing of fine visual details and color.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex of the brain that processes visual information.