Question 1

The cornea and lens both remain clear,because​

Accepted Answer

A) they consist of special proteins found only in the eye. 
B) we habituate to the sight of their blood vessels. 
C) neither has a blood supply. 
D) their blood vessels contain clear plasma only. 
A) they consist of special proteins found only in the eye. 
B) we habituate to the sight of their blood vessels. 
C) neither has a blood supply. 
D) their blood vessels contain clear plasma only.

Question 2

Areas MT and MST are important parts of the ventral stream,and participate in the visual recognition of familiar objects and people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If we record from an on-center bipolar cell in the retina,the cell will show maximum activity if we shine a light on its entire receptive field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Amacrine cells appear to process​

Accepted Answer

A) color. 
B) movement. 
C) edges. 
D) brightness. 
A) color. 
B) movement. 
C) edges. 
D) brightness.

Question 5

If we compare the human contrast sensitivity function with a cat's contrast sensitivity function,we can see that the human eye is better than the cat's at seeing fine detail.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ganglion receptive fields​

Accepted Answer

A) are always the same size. 
B) do not show the same center-surround organization as bipolar receptive fields. 
C) are smaller in the periphery than in the macula. 
D) are smaller in the macula than in the periphery. 
A) are always the same size. 
B) do not show the same center-surround organization as bipolar receptive fields. 
C) are smaller in the periphery than in the macula. 
D) are smaller in the macula than in the periphery.

Question 7

The trichromatic theory of color vision _________ and the opponent process theory _________.​

Accepted Answer

A) is accurate; is false 
B) is false; is accurate 
C) explains one part of color vision; explains another part of color vision, but neither explains it completely 
D) explains all of color vision in one way; explains all of color vision in another way, but both explanations are accurate 
A) is accurate; is false 
B) is false; is accurate 
C) explains one part of color vision; explains another part of color vision, but neither explains it completely 
D) explains all of color vision in one way; explains all of color vision in another way, but both explanations are accurate

Question 8

Moving from the fovea to the outer margins of the retina,

Accepted Answer

A) rods and cones are evenly distributed. 
B) the concentration of rods decreases and the concentration of cones increases. 
C) the concentration of cones decreases and the concentration of rods increases. 
D) rods and cones are concentrated in distinct clusters. 
A) rods and cones are evenly distributed. 
B) the concentration of rods decreases and the concentration of cones increases. 
C) the concentration of cones decreases and the concentration of rods increases. 
D) rods and cones are concentrated in distinct clusters.

Question 9

-Identify each of the fiber and cell types indicated by numbers 1-7 in this image,and briefly describe the function of each in visual processing.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The vast majority of people with "colorblindness" are classified as​

Accepted Answer

A) dichromats. 
B) monochromats. 
C) anomalous trichromats. 
D) techromats. 
A) dichromats. 
B) monochromats. 
C) anomalous trichromats. 
D) techromats.

Question 11

Binocular cells respond most vigorously when

Accepted Answer

A) a grating appears different than a uniformly colored disk. 
B) an object is moving. 
C) when a person is scanning a painting that uses perspective to achieve an impression of depth. 
D) both eyes are looking at the same feature of an object. 
A) a grating appears different than a uniformly colored disk. 
B) an object is moving. 
C) when a person is scanning a painting that uses perspective to achieve an impression of depth. 
D) both eyes are looking at the same feature of an object.

Question 12

Based on the placement of the human eye,we should probably be classified as:​

Accepted Answer

A) primarily a prey species. 
B) primarily a predator species. 
C) both a prey and a predator species. 
D) neither a prey nor a predator species. 
A) primarily a prey species. 
B) primarily a predator species. 
C) both a prey and a predator species. 
D) neither a prey nor a predator species.

Question 13

The human eye contains approximately _________ million rods.​

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 45 
C) 90 
D) 120 
A) 6 
B) 45 
C) 90 
D) 120

Question 14

When we enter a darkened theatre,it takes a while before we can see our surroundings clearly.The most likely explanation for this phenomenon is that​

Accepted Answer

A) the lens needs time to accommodate to the change in lighting. 
B) the glutamate in rods has been depleted and more must be synthesized. 
C) the visual system switches slowly between processing inputs from cones to inputs from rods. 
D) it takes about 30 minutes for rhodopsin to regenerate after it has broken apart in response to light. 
A) the lens needs time to accommodate to the change in lighting. 
B) the glutamate in rods has been depleted and more must be synthesized. 
C) the visual system switches slowly between processing inputs from cones to inputs from rods. 
D) it takes about 30 minutes for rhodopsin to regenerate after it has broken apart in response to light.

Question 15

The human eye has approximately _________ million ganglion cells.​

Accepted Answer

A) 1.25 
B) 6.5 
C) 12.75 
D) 20 
A) 1.25 
B) 6.5 
C) 12.75 
D) 20

Question 16

Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the relationship between colorblindness and sex?​

Accepted Answer

A) No type of colorblindness is related to the sex of the individual. 
B) Both red-green colorblindness and blue-yellow colorblindness are sex-linked conditions. 
C)  Red-green colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but blue-yellow colorblindness is not.​ 
D) Blue-yellow colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but red-green colorblindness is not. 
A) No type of colorblindness is related to the sex of the individual. 
B) Both red-green colorblindness and blue-yellow colorblindness are sex-linked conditions. 
C)  Red-green colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but blue-yellow colorblindness is not.​ 
D) Blue-yellow colorblindness is a sex-linked condition, but red-green colorblindness is not.

Question 17

One of the reasons that rods are more sensitive to dim light than cones is that​

Accepted Answer

A) they form graded potentials instead of the action potentials formed by cones. 
B) they are found in the eye in greater numbers than cones. 
C) it takes less light to break apart rhodopsin than the photopigments found in cones. 
D) rhodopsin shows a peak response to all wavelengths in the visual spectrum. 
A) they form graded potentials instead of the action potentials formed by cones. 
B) they are found in the eye in greater numbers than cones. 
C) it takes less light to break apart rhodopsin than the photopigments found in cones. 
D) rhodopsin shows a peak response to all wavelengths in the visual spectrum.

Question 18

(see Figure 6.16)​
  
-The primary visual,or striate,cortex is located in the _________ lobe.​

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) parietal 
C) temporal 
D) occipital 
A) frontal 
B) parietal 
C) temporal 
D) occipital

Question 19

The periphery of the retina is superior to the center for viewing​

Accepted Answer

A) colorful objects in bright light. 
B) black and white objects in bright light. 
C) objects in fine detail in dim light. 
D) objects with less detail in dim light. 
A) colorful objects in bright light. 
B) black and white objects in bright light. 
C) objects in fine detail in dim light. 
D) objects with less detail in dim light.

Question 20

Small black print on a white background is an example of a stimulus with _________ frequency and _________ contrast.​

Accepted Answer

A) high; high 
B) high; low 
C) low; high 
D) low; low 
A) high; high 
B) high; low 
C) low; high 
D) low; low

The cornea and lens both remain clear,because

Areas MT and MST are important parts of the ventral stream,and participate in the visual recognition of familiar objects and people.

If we record from an on-center bipolar cell in the retina,the cell will show maximum activity if we shine a light on its entire receptive field.

Amacrine cells appear to process

If we compare the human contrast sensitivity function with a cat's contrast sensitivity function,we can see that the human eye is better than the cat's at seeing fine detail.

Ganglion receptive fields

The trichromatic theory of color vision _ and the opponent process theory _.

Moving from the fovea to the outer margins of the retina,

-Identify each of the fiber and cell types indicated by numbers 1-7 in this image,and briefly describe the function of each in visual processing.

The vast majority of people with "colorblindness" are classified as

Binocular cells respond most vigorously when

Based on the placement of the human eye,we should probably be classified as:

The human eye contains approximately _________ million rods.

When we enter a darkened theatre,it takes a while before we can see our surroundings clearly.The most likely explanation for this phenomenon is that

The human eye has approximately _________ million ganglion cells.

Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the relationship between colorblindness and sex?

One of the reasons that rods are more sensitive to dim light than cones is that

(see Figure 6.16) -The primary visual,or striate,cortex is located in the _________ lobe.

The periphery of the retina is superior to the center for viewing

Small black print on a white background is an example of a stimulus with _ frequency and _ contrast.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Exam 6: Vision

The cornea and lens both remain clear,because​

Areas MT and MST are important parts of the ventral stream,and participate in the visual recognition of familiar objects and people.​

If we record from an on-center bipolar cell in the retina,the cell will show maximum activity if we shine a light on its entire receptive field.

Amacrine cells appear to process​

If we compare the human contrast sensitivity function with a cat's contrast sensitivity function,we can see that the human eye is better than the cat's at seeing fine detail.​

Ganglion receptive fields​

The trichromatic theory of color vision _________ and the opponent process theory _________.​

Moving from the fovea to the outer margins of the retina,

-Identify each of the fiber and cell types indicated by numbers 1-7 in this image,and briefly describe the function of each in visual processing.​

The vast majority of people with "colorblindness" are classified as​

Binocular cells respond most vigorously when

Based on the placement of the human eye,we should probably be classified as:​

The human eye contains approximately _________ million rods.​

When we enter a darkened theatre,it takes a while before we can see our surroundings clearly.The most likely explanation for this phenomenon is that​

The human eye has approximately _________ million ganglion cells.​

Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the relationship between colorblindness and sex?​

One of the reasons that rods are more sensitive to dim light than cones is that​

(see Figure 6.16)​ -The primary visual,or striate,cortex is located in the _________ lobe.​

The periphery of the retina is superior to the center for viewing​

Small black print on a white background is an example of a stimulus with _________ frequency and _________ contrast.​

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

The cornea and lens both remain clear,because

Areas MT and MST are important parts of the ventral stream,and participate in the visual recognition of familiar objects and people.

Amacrine cells appear to process

If we compare the human contrast sensitivity function with a cat's contrast sensitivity function,we can see that the human eye is better than the cat's at seeing fine detail.

Ganglion receptive fields

The trichromatic theory of color vision _ and the opponent process theory _.

-Identify each of the fiber and cell types indicated by numbers 1-7 in this image,and briefly describe the function of each in visual processing.

The vast majority of people with "colorblindness" are classified as

Based on the placement of the human eye,we should probably be classified as:

The human eye contains approximately _________ million rods.

When we enter a darkened theatre,it takes a while before we can see our surroundings clearly.The most likely explanation for this phenomenon is that

The human eye has approximately _________ million ganglion cells.

Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the relationship between colorblindness and sex?

One of the reasons that rods are more sensitive to dim light than cones is that

(see Figure 6.16) -The primary visual,or striate,cortex is located in the _________ lobe.

The periphery of the retina is superior to the center for viewing

Small black print on a white background is an example of a stimulus with _ frequency and _ contrast.