Asked by dylan lucero on Jul 18, 2024

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A feature detector in the visual cortex is most likely to answer which of these questions?

A) How much total light is falling on the retina as a whole right now?
B) Is the object I am looking at now the same one I saw a minute ago?
C) Is the sound I hear coming from the object that I see?
D) Is the center of the retina looking at a straight horizontal line?

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific attributes or patterns, such as shapes, angles, or movement.

Visual Cortex

The portion of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual data, situated at the brain's rear.

Retina

The layer of tissue at the eye's rear that is sensitive to light, which converts light into neural signals for vision.

  • Describe the role of feature detectors in the visual system.
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Marijose CavazosJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A feature detector in the visual cortex is most likely to detect specific visual features, such as lines or edges, rather than processing overall light or memory. Detecting a straight horizontal line would be an example of a feature that a detector in the visual cortex could respond to.