Coding visual information in the retina to Optic Nerve Flashcards
1
Q
Receptive field
A
The area in the visual field a neuron responds to
2
Q
Neuron’s (—- cell) receptive field is determined by…
A
(Ganglion cell)…receptive field is determined by the location in the retina of the photoreceptor it is connected with…
3
Q
If connected with cones in fovea
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Receptive field is in the center of visual field
4
Q
If connected to rods in the periphery of retina
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receptive field will be peripheral visual field
5
Q
What is the ratio correspondence of photoreceptors in fovea?
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Nearly 1:1 - many receptors connect with single neuron in periphery; thus, foveal vision has higher acuity
