CH3 P3 Flashcards
1
Q
A group of interconnected neurons
A
Neural circuits
2
Q
The retinal consists of the following interconnected neurons (in order):
A
Visual Receptors (rods and cones)
Bipolar Cells
Ganglion Cells
3
Q
Where multiple neurons synapse onto a single neruon
A
Neural convergence
4
Q
Where a single neuron synapse onto another single neuron
A
Non-convergence
5
Q
Rods have
A
high convergence
high sensitivity
low acuity
6
Q
Cones have
A
low convergence
low sensitivity
high acuity
7
Q
The ability to process the amount of light
A
Sensitivity
8
Q
The ability to process details
A
Acuity
9
Q
more convergence; high sensitivity, poor acuity
A
Rods
10
Q
lack of convergence; low sensitivity, greater acuity
(especially in the fovea)
A
Cones
