lateral geniculate nucleus Flashcards
1
Q
why do we have both on and off pathways?
A
more energy efficient to have two types
better than having one change fro -ve to +ve, 0 to +ve
2
Q
small bistratified cells
A
carry signals from s cones to brain
3
Q
LGN layers 3-6
A
parvo
4
Q
LGN layers 1-2
A
magno
5
Q
m or p: sensitivity to contrast
A
M
6
Q
m or p: colour sensitivity
A
P
7
Q
m or p: motion detection
A
M
8
Q
M OR P: high spatial resolution
A
P
9
Q
m or p: quicker conduction velocity
A
m
10
Q
p cell project to
A
4CB
4A
upper 6 in v1
11
Q
m cell project to
A
4CA
LOWER 6 IN V1
12
Q
A
