Light Flashcards
1
Q
Sensory systems —-specific —-form of what?
A
Sensory systems transduce specific respective forms of physical stimulation into nerve impulses.
2
Q
How much of the cerebral cortex plays a direct role in processing visual information?
A
20%
3
Q
What is the narrow range of electromagnetic spectrum detectable/ visible to the human eye?
A
Light
4
Q
Is light qualitatively different than other frequencies of electromagnetic energy?
A
No, it’s just a different wavelength and it’s part of the wavelength spectrum our eye is sensitive to.
