This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why do humans perceive faint light better in the periphery of the eye? a. Receptors in the ... (Read 133 times)

Beheh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jun 22, 2018
Why do humans perceive faint light better in the periphery of the eye?
 
  a. Receptors in the periphery are closer to the pupil.
 b. The fovea is closer to the retina's blind spot than peripheral receptors.
 c. More receptors in the periphery than in the fovea funnel input to each ganglion cell.
  d. Ganglion cells in the periphery transmit their information to a larger brain area.

Question 2

After a series of electrical shocks, a person becomes overresponsive to lights and noises. This exemplifies ____.
 
  a. habituation
 b. sensitization
 c. operant conditioning
  d. classical conditioning


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aburgess

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


Beheh

  • Member
  • Posts: 520
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

momolu

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Limb development in humans. Limb development in humans.
Technique of Light Palpation Technique of Light Palpation
Evaluation of light touch Evaluation of light touch
A laser emits a pulse of light that lasts 10 ns. The light has a wavelength of 690 nm, and each ... A laser emits a pulse of light that lasts 10 ns. The light has a wavelength of 690 nm, and each ...
How humans maintain homeostasis with respect to water and ions How humans maintain homeostasis with respect to water and ions
Assembly of a к light-chain gene in a B cell Assembly of a к light-chain gene in a B cell
Video: ETC Protein Complexes & Chemiosmosis (Total ATP Production and ATP Synthase)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library