Question 1

A point of light located in the upper left of the visual field projects onto the _______ part of the retina.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper left 
B)  lower right 
C)  upper right 
D)  lower left 
A)  upper left 
B)  lower right 
C)  upper right 
D)  lower left

Question 2

Specialized ganglion cells that detect darkness are

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulated by M cones only. 
B)  stimulated by both M and L cones. 
C)  inhibited by M cones only. 
D)  inhibited by both M and L cones. 
A)  stimulated by M cones only. 
B)  stimulated by both M and L cones. 
C)  inhibited by M cones only. 
D)  inhibited by both M and L cones.

Question 3

Ocular dominance is seen especially strongly in layer _______ of primary visual cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  II 
B)  III 
C)  IV 
D)  V 
A)  II 
B)  III 
C)  IV 
D)  V

Question 4

There are about _______ million cones in the human eye.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  20 
D)  100 
A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  20 
D)  100

Question 5

A baby is born with its eyes misaligned. Which of the following could result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blindsight 
B)  Total blindness 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Amblyopia 
A)  Blindsight 
B)  Total blindness 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Amblyopia

Question 6

Receptor cells and bipolar cells release the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  glycine. 
A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  glycine.

Question 7

Cortical regions that respond to stimulation of one eye are arranged in

Accepted Answer

A)  spots. 
B)  concentric bands. 
C)  pinwheels. 
D)  slabs. 
A)  spots. 
B)  concentric bands. 
C)  pinwheels. 
D)  slabs.

Question 8

The parvocellular part of the primate LGN consists of _______ layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  two inner 
B)  two outer 
C)  four inner 
D)  four outer 
A)  two inner 
B)  two outer 
C)  four inner 
D)  four outer

Question 9

Discuss this statement: Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision. Give examples of species that have different degrees of color sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

Color vision in mammals varies widely ac

Question 10

Describe mirror neurons, including where they are found and how they are activated.

Accepted Answer

Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell

Question 11

The boundaries of visual objects are enhanced through the process of _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The boundaries of visual objects are enhanced...

Question 12

Neurons in the motor cortex of a monkey that are active when the subject observes another individual making a particular movement are called _______ neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neurons in the motor cortex of a...

Question 13

Describe the anatomical pathways for visual processing from the retina to extrastriate cortex.

Accepted Answer

Visual processing begins in the retina,

Question 14

The distinction between the magnocellular and parvocellular cell layers refers to the composition of the

Accepted Answer

A)  retinal bipolar cells. 
B)  retinal ganglia. 
C)  lateral geniculate nucleus. 
D)  striate cortex. 
A)  retinal bipolar cells. 
B)  retinal ganglia. 
C)  lateral geniculate nucleus. 
D)  striate cortex.

Question 15

The visual system integrates stimuli over time; its performance is relatively

Accepted Answer

A)  fast, but at the expense of sensitivity. 
B)  slow but sensitive. 
C)  fast and sensitive. 
D)  sensitive, but at the expense of acuity. 
A)  fast, but at the expense of sensitivity. 
B)  slow but sensitive. 
C)  fast and sensitive. 
D)  sensitive, but at the expense of acuity.

Question 16

Which sequence represents the route by which visual information is transmitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optic tract F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations 
B)  Optic radiations F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract 
C)  Optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract 
D)  Optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations 
A)  Optic tract F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations 
B)  Optic radiations F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract 
C)  Optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract 
D)  Optic nerve F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic tract F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 optic radiations

Question 17

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: sensitivity; +L/-M; +M/-L; +L/-S; +S/-L.

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity refers to the ability of an

Question 18

Cones in the retina form synapses with _______ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar 
B)  amacrine 
C)  ganglion 
D)  rod 
A)  bipolar 
B)  amacrine 
C)  ganglion 
D)  rod

Question 19

Which of the following is not part of the continuum of mammalian color vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excellent trichromatic color vision 
B)  Robust dichromatic color vision 
C)  Feeble dichromatic vision of species that have few cones 
D)  Total lack of wavelength discrimination 
A)  Excellent trichromatic color vision 
B)  Robust dichromatic color vision 
C)  Feeble dichromatic vision of species that have few cones 
D)  Total lack of wavelength discrimination

Question 20

Describe the response characteristics of the visual cortical cells found in areas V2, V4, and inferior temporal visual cortex, and identify the types of stimuli that cells in these regions respond to most strongly.

Accepted Answer

The visual cortical cells found in areas

A point of light located in the upper left of the visual field projects onto the _______ part of the retina.

Specialized ganglion cells that detect darkness are

Ocular dominance is seen especially strongly in layer _______ of primary visual cortex?

There are about _______ million cones in the human eye.

A baby is born with its eyes misaligned. Which of the following could result?

Receptor cells and bipolar cells release the neurotransmitter

Cortical regions that respond to stimulation of one eye are arranged in

The parvocellular part of the primate LGN consists of _______ layers.

Discuss this statement: Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision. Give examples of species that have different degrees of color sensitivity.

Describe mirror neurons, including where they are found and how they are activated.

The boundaries of visual objects are enhanced through the process of _______.

Neurons in the motor cortex of a monkey that are active when the subject observes another individual making a particular movement are called _______ neurons.

Describe the anatomical pathways for visual processing from the retina to extrastriate cortex.

The distinction between the magnocellular and parvocellular cell layers refers to the composition of the

The visual system integrates stimuli over time; its performance is relatively

Which sequence represents the route by which visual information is transmitted?

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: sensitivity; +L/-M; +M/-L; +L/-S; +S/-L.

Cones in the retina form synapses with _______ cells.

Which of the following is not part of the continuum of mammalian color vision?

Describe the response characteristics of the visual cortical cells found in areas V2, V4, and inferior temporal visual cortex, and identify the types of stimuli that cells in these regions respond to most strongly.

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Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

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Exam 10: Vision: From Eye to Brain

A point of light located in the upper left of the visual field projects onto the _______ part of the retina.

Specialized ganglion cells that detect darkness are

Ocular dominance is seen especially strongly in layer _______ of primary visual cortex?

There are about _______ million cones in the human eye.

A baby is born with its eyes misaligned. Which of the following could result?

Receptor cells and bipolar cells release the neurotransmitter

Cortical regions that respond to stimulation of one eye are arranged in

The parvocellular part of the primate LGN consists of _______ layers.

Discuss this statement: Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision. Give examples of species that have different degrees of color sensitivity.

Describe mirror neurons, including where they are found and how they are activated.

The boundaries of visual objects are enhanced through the process of _______.

Neurons in the motor cortex of a monkey that are active when the subject observes another individual making a particular movement are called _______ neurons.

Describe the anatomical pathways for visual processing from the retina to extrastriate cortex.

The distinction between the magnocellular and parvocellular cell layers refers to the composition of the

The visual system integrates stimuli over time; its performance is relatively

Which sequence represents the route by which visual information is transmitted?

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: sensitivity; +L/-M; +M/-L; +L/-S; +S/-L.

Cones in the retina form synapses with _______ cells.

Which of the following is not part of the continuum of mammalian color vision?

Describe the response characteristics of the visual cortical cells found in areas V2, V4, and inferior temporal visual cortex, and identify the types of stimuli that cells in these regions respond to most strongly.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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