Chapter 10: Vision Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the membrane potential of photoreceptors when they’re exposed to light?
A
They hyperpolarize
2
Q
What happens whens a +S/-(M+L) ganglion cell is exposed to red light?
A
It depolarizes and becomes inhibited
3
Q
Where does perception of motion take place?
A
The dorsal stream of vision processing
4
Q
Where does object recognition occur?
A
The ventral stream of vision processing
5
Q
What retinal cells are responsible for lateral inhibition?
A
Horizontal cells
6
Q
What is the benefit of lateral inhibition?
A
It provides greater contrast and edge detection
