physiology of visual cortex (Vision III) Flashcards

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What is the function of the lateral geniculate nucleus?

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The lateral geniculate relays the signal to the primary visual cortex. The nucleus itself is layers 1-6. P type ganglion cell: 3-6, color vision; M-type ganglion cells: 1 and 2, movement. Also alternate input.

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The fibers in the superior retinal quadrants represents the upper or lower part of visual field?

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Lower

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What are the projection from primary visual cortex (V1) to visual association ares related to?

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depth perception (V2, V3, V3a), color vision (V4), and motion detection (MT = middle temporal).

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What is akinetopsia

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motion blindness

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