Question 1

The first retinal neurons encountered by light entering the eye are the __________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first retinal neurons encountered by light...

Question 2

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

Accepted Answer

A)  blindsight. 
B)  macular sparing. 
C)  macular sight. 
D)  subcortical sight. 
E)  cortical sight. 
A)  blindsight. 
B)  macular sparing. 
C)  macular sight. 
D)  subcortical sight. 
E)  cortical sight.

Question 3

Lateral inhibition in horseshoe crab ommatidia is mediated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  limulus. 
B)  lateral geniculate. 
C)  lateral neural network. 
D)  amacrine layer. 
E)  horizontal cell layer. 
A)  limulus. 
B)  lateral geniculate. 
C)  lateral neural network. 
D)  amacrine layer. 
E)  horizontal cell layer.

Question 4

Magnocellular neurons are particularly responsive to

Accepted Answer

A)  color. 
B)  detail. 
C)  stationary patterns. 
D)  movement. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  color. 
B)  detail. 
C)  stationary patterns. 
D)  movement. 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

The main function of color constancy is to ensure that

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A)  lights of the same wavelength appear to be the same color. 
B)  lights of different wavelengths appear to be different colors. 
C)  lights of the same wavelength appear to be the same color, regardless of their intensity. 
D)  an object appears to be the same color despite changes in the wavelengths of light that it is reflecting. 
E)  complementary colors always look complementary. 
A)  lights of the same wavelength appear to be the same color. 
B)  lights of different wavelengths appear to be different colors. 
C)  lights of the same wavelength appear to be the same color, regardless of their intensity. 
D)  an object appears to be the same color despite changes in the wavelengths of light that it is reflecting. 
E)  complementary colors always look complementary.

Question 6

High-acuity vision is mediated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the photopic system. 
B)  the scotopic system. 
C)  the optic disks. 
D)  rhodopsin. 
E)  both C and D 
A)  the photopic system. 
B)  the scotopic system. 
C)  the optic disks. 
D)  rhodopsin. 
E)  both C and D

Question 7

The ability of a stationary eye to fill in the gap in its visual field that results from the blind spot is called

Accepted Answer

A)  blind spotting. 
B)  completion. 
C)  convergence. 
D)  scotopic vision. 
E)  foveal summation. 
A)  blind spotting. 
B)  completion. 
C)  convergence. 
D)  scotopic vision. 
E)  foveal summation.

Question 8

Depth of focus is normally greater

Accepted Answer

A)  in dim light. 
B)  when the pupils are dilated. 
C)  when the pupils are constricted. 
D)  when the ciliary muscles are contracted. 
E)  both B and D 
A)  in dim light. 
B)  when the pupils are dilated. 
C)  when the pupils are constricted. 
D)  when the ciliary muscles are contracted. 
E)  both B and D

Question 9

Unlike most other vertebrates, primates have

Accepted Answer

A)  eyes that do not converge. 
B)  two eyes. 
C)  color vision. 
D)  two eyes side by side on the front of the head. 
E)  eyes that move. 
A)  eyes that do not converge. 
B)  two eyes. 
C)  color vision. 
D)  two eyes side by side on the front of the head. 
E)  eyes that move.

Question 10

According to the __________ theory, the color of an object depends on its relative reflectance of low, medium, and high wavelengths.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the __________ theory, the color...

Question 11

The perception of Mach bands results from

Accepted Answer

A)  ommatidia. 
B)  mutual excitement. 
C)  mutual consent. 
D)  lateral facilitation. 
E)  lateral inhibition. 
A)  ommatidia. 
B)  mutual excitement. 
C)  mutual consent. 
D)  lateral facilitation. 
E)  lateral inhibition.

Question 12

Akinetopsia is associated with damage to

Accepted Answer

A) MT/V5. 
B)  primary visual cortex. 
C)  posterior parietal cortex. 
D)  the dorsal route. 
E)  V3. 
A) MT/V5. 
B)  primary visual cortex. 
C)  posterior parietal cortex. 
D)  the dorsal route. 
E)  V3.

Question 13

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

Accepted Answer

20% for describing dorsal and ventral st

Question 14

Neurons of the primary visual cortex that have receptive fields that can be divided into static "on" areas and "off" areas separated by straight edges are

Accepted Answer

A)  geniculate cells. 
B)  binocular cells. 
C)  simple cells. 
D)  complex cells. 
E)  hypercomplex cells. 
A)  geniculate cells. 
B)  binocular cells. 
C)  simple cells. 
D)  complex cells. 
E)  hypercomplex cells.

Question 15

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

Accepted Answer

50% for an accurate drawing of

Question 16

In the monkey striate cortex, most binocular cells

Accepted Answer

A)  are hypercomplex. 
B)  are simple. 
C)  display ocular dominance. 
D)  are sensitive to contrast. 
E)  both C and D 
A)  are hypercomplex. 
B)  are simple. 
C)  display ocular dominance. 
D)  are sensitive to contrast. 
E)  both C and D

Question 17

Pairs of colors that produce white or gray when combined are

Accepted Answer

A)  achromatic. 
B)  chromatic. 
C)  complementary. 
D)  opposite. 
E)  antagonistic. 
A)  achromatic. 
B)  chromatic. 
C)  complementary. 
D)  opposite. 
E)  antagonistic.

Question 18

A compelling illustration of contrast enhancement is

Accepted Answer

A)  the complementary color afterimage demonstration. 
B)  the Mach band demonstration. 
C)  lateral inhibition. 
D)  color constancy. 
E)  the cocktail sausage demonstration. 
A)  the complementary color afterimage demonstration. 
B)  the Mach band demonstration. 
C)  lateral inhibition. 
D)  color constancy. 
E)  the cocktail sausage demonstration.

Question 19

Prestriate cortex and inferotemporal cortex are considered to be areas of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary visual cortex. 
B)  association cortex. 
C)  the parietal lobe. 
D)  secondary visual cortex. 
E)  the occipital lobe. 
A)  primary visual cortex. 
B)  association cortex. 
C)  the parietal lobe. 
D)  secondary visual cortex. 
E)  the occipital lobe.

Question 20

Dual-opponent color cells are found in columns called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dual-opponent color cells are found in columns...

The first retinal neurons encountered by light entering the eye are the __________ cells.

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

Lateral inhibition in horseshoe crab ommatidia is mediated by the

Magnocellular neurons are particularly responsive to

The main function of color constancy is to ensure that

High-acuity vision is mediated by

The ability of a stationary eye to fill in the gap in its visual field that results from the blind spot is called

Depth of focus is normally greater

Unlike most other vertebrates, primates have

According to the __________ theory, the color of an object depends on its relative reflectance of low, medium, and high wavelengths.

The perception of Mach bands results from

Akinetopsia is associated with damage to

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

Neurons of the primary visual cortex that have receptive fields that can be divided into static "on" areas and "off" areas separated by straight edges are

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

In the monkey striate cortex, most binocular cells

Pairs of colors that produce white or gray when combined are

A compelling illustration of contrast enhancement is

Prestriate cortex and inferotemporal cortex are considered to be areas of

Dual-opponent color cells are found in columns called __________.

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Exam 6: The Visual System

The first retinal neurons encountered by light entering the eye are the __________ cells.

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

Lateral inhibition in horseshoe crab ommatidia is mediated by the

Magnocellular neurons are particularly responsive to

The main function of color constancy is to ensure that

High-acuity vision is mediated by

The ability of a stationary eye to fill in the gap in its visual field that results from the blind spot is called

Depth of focus is normally greater

Unlike most other vertebrates, primates have

According to the __________ theory, the color of an object depends on its relative reflectance of low, medium, and high wavelengths.

The perception of Mach bands results from

Akinetopsia is associated with damage to

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

Neurons of the primary visual cortex that have receptive fields that can be divided into static "on" areas and "off" areas separated by straight edges are

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

In the monkey striate cortex, most binocular cells

Pairs of colors that produce white or gray when combined are

A compelling illustration of contrast enhancement is

Prestriate cortex and inferotemporal cortex are considered to be areas of

Dual-opponent color cells are found in columns called __________.

Biopsychology As a Neuroscience

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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