Asked by Selena Dahabreh on Jun 16, 2024
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I am a cell in the thalamus that is excited by red and inhibited by green. I am a(n)
A) feature detector.
B) cone.
C) bipolar cell.
D) opponent-process cell.
Opponent-Process Cell
A type of cell in the visual system that is believed to be responsible for processing colors by encoding differences between pairs of colors such as red-green or blue-yellow.
Thalamus
A large, dual-lobed mass of grey matter buried under the cerebral cortex, involved in relaying sensory information and acting as a center for pain perception.
Bipolar Cell
A type of neuron which is found in the retina of the eye, acting as a relay between photoreceptors and ganglion cells.
- Distinguish between different types of cells involved in vision and their roles.
Verified Answer
AH
Abenaa HiggsJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The description given in the question matches the characteristics of opponent-process cells, which are responsible for color vision processing in the thalamus. These cells respond to pairs of colors in an opposing manner, such as red-green and blue-yellow. Therefore, the correct answer is D) opponent-process cell.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of cells involved in vision and their roles.