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jCorn1234

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Which pair below is a correct match between a visual system and visual function?
 
  a. magnocellular visual system; sensitivity to color
  b. parvocellular visual system; insensitivity to fine detail
  c. koniocellular visual system; input from red-green cones
  d. magnocellular visual system; sensitivity to movement
  e. koniocellular visual system; sensitivity to fine detail

Question 2

The magnocellular visual system
 
  a. is a key part of color vision.
  b. can detect small contrasts between light and dark.
  c. is insensitive to movement.
  d. provides information related to fine details of stimuli.
  e. is not involved in brightness perception.



amynguyen1221

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. magnocellular visual system; sensitivity to movement

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. can detect small contrasts between light and dark.



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