Question 1

Bipolar cells form connections with horizontal cells and photoreceptors in the _________ layer.​

Accepted Answer

A) inner nuclear 
B) outer nuclear 
C) inner plexiform 
D) outer plexiform 
A) inner nuclear 
B) outer nuclear 
C) inner plexiform 
D) outer plexiform D

Question 2

In humans,the superior colliculus participates in​

Accepted Answer

A) setting circadian rhythms. 
B) recognizing familiar objects. 
C) guiding visual movements. 
D) recognizing color. 
A) setting circadian rhythms. 
B) recognizing familiar objects. 
C) guiding visual movements. 
D) recognizing color. C

Question 3

The M cells are primarily responsible for processing information about

Accepted Answer

A) small, high-contrast, colorful objects. 
B) large, high-contrast, moving objects. 
C) small, low-contrast, colorful objects. 
D) large, low-contrast, moving objects. 
A) small, high-contrast, colorful objects. 
B) large, high-contrast, moving objects. 
C) small, low-contrast, colorful objects. 
D) large, low-contrast, moving objects. D

Question 4

The tough,white outer covering of the eye is known as t​he

Accepted Answer

A) fovea. 
B) macula. 
C) sclera. 
D) cornea. 
A) fovea. 
B) macula. 
C) sclera. 
D) cornea.

Question 5

(see Figure 6.16)​
  
-Which layer of striate cortex (primary visual cortex)receives input from the LGN?​

Accepted Answer

A) layer II 
B) layer III 
C) layer IV 
D) layer VI 
A) layer II 
B) layer III 
C) layer IV 
D) layer VI

Question 6

The visible spectrum contains wavelengths that are longer than ultraviolet waves but shorter than microwaves.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compared with photopic vision,scotopic vision is​

Accepted Answer

A) highly sensitive to light and color. 
B) less sensitive to light and color. 
C) highly sensitive to light but not detail. 
D) highly sensitive to detail but not light. 
A) highly sensitive to light and color. 
B) less sensitive to light and color. 
C) highly sensitive to light but not detail. 
D) highly sensitive to detail but not light.

Question 8

The aqueous humor is located in the​

Accepted Answer

A) anterior chamber. 
B) vitreous chamber. 
C) lens. 
D) macula. 
A) anterior chamber. 
B) vitreous chamber. 
C) lens. 
D) macula.

Question 9

Many animals are either diurnal (active during daylight)or nocturnal (active during night). What do the abilities of rods and cones to respond to different lighting conditions tell us about the niche of human beings relative to night and day?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many animals are either diurnal (active during...

Question 10

The human eye contains approximately _________ million cones.​

Accepted Answer

A) 4 to 5 
B) 75 
C) 100 
D) 240 
A) 4 to 5 
B) 75 
C) 100 
D) 240

Question 11

The process by which active photoreceptors and horizontal cells limit the activity of neighboring,less active cells is known as ________ inhibition.​

Accepted Answer

A) lateral 
B) proximal 
C) rostral 
D) caudal 
A) lateral 
B) proximal 
C) rostral 
D) caudal

Question 12

We do not see the blood vessels and neurons that lie in front of the retina because​

Accepted Answer

A) the visual system does not respond much to stimuli that never change. 
B) these structures are made of special proteins whose fibers make them transparent. 
C) they are blocked by the vitreous humor. 
D) they lie behind the lens and cornea. 
A) the visual system does not respond much to stimuli that never change. 
B) these structures are made of special proteins whose fibers make them transparent. 
C) they are blocked by the vitreous humor. 
D) they lie behind the lens and cornea.

Question 13

Amacrine cells form direct connections with

Accepted Answer

A) photoreceptors and bipolar cells. 
B) photoreceptors and ganglion cells. 
C) horizontal cells and bipolar cells. 
D) bipolar cells, ganglion cells, and other amacrine cells. 
A) photoreceptors and bipolar cells. 
B) photoreceptors and ganglion cells. 
C) horizontal cells and bipolar cells. 
D) bipolar cells, ganglion cells, and other amacrine cells.

Question 14

The layer of pigmented cells supporting the photoreceptors in the retina and absorbing random light is known as the​

Accepted Answer

A) macula. 
B) epithelium. 
C) fovea. 
D) ganglion layer. 
A) macula. 
B) epithelium. 
C) fovea. 
D) ganglion layer.

Question 15

Generally speaking,when you are watching a football game,your _________ system is responsible for helping you determine which team just made the touchdown,while your _________ system is responsible for telling you if the kick made it through for the extra point.​

Accepted Answer

A) magnocellular; parvocellular 
B) on center; off surround 
C) parvocellular; magnocellular 
D) off center; on surround 
A) magnocellular; parvocellular 
B) on center; off surround 
C) parvocellular; magnocellular 
D) off center; on surround

Question 16

Jennifer has been assessing the rate at which neurotransmitters are being released by a population of rods.So far she has observed a very low rate of release,which most likely means that the rods are​

Accepted Answer

A) completely in the dark. 
B) being exposed to dim light. 
C) being exposed to bright light. 
D) no longer functioning normally. 
A) completely in the dark. 
B) being exposed to dim light. 
C) being exposed to bright light. 
D) no longer functioning normally.

Question 17

Large amplitude waves of light are interpreted as​

Accepted Answer

A) dim. 
B) bright. 
C) saturated. 
D) pale. 
A) dim. 
B) bright. 
C) saturated. 
D) pale.

Question 18

Visual input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus participates in​

Accepted Answer

A) regulating daily rhythms. 
B) recognizing familiar objects. 
C) visually guided reflexes. 
D) recognizing color. 
A) regulating daily rhythms. 
B) recognizing familiar objects. 
C) visually guided reflexes. 
D) recognizing color.

Question 19

While recording from a bipolar cell with an on-center surround-off receptive field,you shine a light on the entire receptive field.What will you observe in your recording?​

Accepted Answer

A) The cell will increase its rate of firing. 
B) The cell will decrease its rate of firing. 
C) The cell will not change its rate of firing. 
D) The cell will first increase then rapidly decrease its rate of firing. 
A) The cell will increase its rate of firing. 
B) The cell will decrease its rate of firing. 
C) The cell will not change its rate of firing. 
D) The cell will first increase then rapidly decrease its rate of firing.

Question 20

Jessica's vision is 20/20,but her friend Joshua needs to wear glasses to correct for his 20/200 vision.Without his glasses,Joshua sees as much detail in objects that are 20 feet away from him as Jessica sees in objects that are _________ feet away from her.​

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 200 
D) 2,000 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 200 
D) 2,000

Bipolar cells form connections with horizontal cells and photoreceptors in the _________ layer.

In humans,the superior colliculus participates in

The M cells are primarily responsible for processing information about

The tough,white outer covering of the eye is known as the

(see Figure 6.16) -Which layer of striate cortex (primary visual cortex)receives input from the LGN?

The visible spectrum contains wavelengths that are longer than ultraviolet waves but shorter than microwaves.

Compared with photopic vision,scotopic vision is

The aqueous humor is located in the

Many animals are either diurnal (active during daylight)or nocturnal (active during night). What do the abilities of rods and cones to respond to different lighting conditions tell us about the niche of human beings relative to night and day?

The human eye contains approximately _________ million cones.

The process by which active photoreceptors and horizontal cells limit the activity of neighboring,less active cells is known as ________ inhibition.

We do not see the blood vessels and neurons that lie in front of the retina because

Amacrine cells form direct connections with

The layer of pigmented cells supporting the photoreceptors in the retina and absorbing random light is known as the

Generally speaking,when you are watching a football game,your _ system is responsible for helping you determine which team just made the touchdown,while your _ system is responsible for telling you if the kick made it through for the extra point.

Jennifer has been assessing the rate at which neurotransmitters are being released by a population of rods.So far she has observed a very low rate of release,which most likely means that the rods are

Large amplitude waves of light are interpreted as

Visual input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus participates in

While recording from a bipolar cell with an on-center surround-off receptive field,you shine a light on the entire receptive field.What will you observe in your recording?

Jessica's vision is 20/20,but her friend Joshua needs to wear glasses to correct for his 20/200 vision.Without his glasses,Joshua sees as much detail in objects that are 20 feet away from him as Jessica sees in objects that are _________ feet away from her.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Exam 6: Vision

Bipolar cells form connections with horizontal cells and photoreceptors in the _________ layer.​

In humans,the superior colliculus participates in​

The M cells are primarily responsible for processing information about

The tough,white outer covering of the eye is known as t​he

(see Figure 6.16)​ -Which layer of striate cortex (primary visual cortex)receives input from the LGN?​

The visible spectrum contains wavelengths that are longer than ultraviolet waves but shorter than microwaves.​

Compared with photopic vision,scotopic vision is​

The aqueous humor is located in the​

Many animals are either diurnal (active during daylight)or nocturnal (active during night). What do the abilities of rods and cones to respond to different lighting conditions tell us about the niche of human beings relative to night and day?​

The human eye contains approximately _________ million cones.​

The process by which active photoreceptors and horizontal cells limit the activity of neighboring,less active cells is known as ________ inhibition.​

We do not see the blood vessels and neurons that lie in front of the retina because​

Amacrine cells form direct connections with

The layer of pigmented cells supporting the photoreceptors in the retina and absorbing random light is known as the​

Generally speaking,when you are watching a football game,your _________ system is responsible for helping you determine which team just made the touchdown,while your _________ system is responsible for telling you if the kick made it through for the extra point.​

Jennifer has been assessing the rate at which neurotransmitters are being released by a population of rods.So far she has observed a very low rate of release,which most likely means that the rods are​

Large amplitude waves of light are interpreted as​

Visual input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus participates in​

While recording from a bipolar cell with an on-center surround-off receptive field,you shine a light on the entire receptive field.What will you observe in your recording?​

Jessica's vision is 20/20,but her friend Joshua needs to wear glasses to correct for his 20/200 vision.Without his glasses,Joshua sees as much detail in objects that are 20 feet away from him as Jessica sees in objects that are _________ feet away from her.​

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Bipolar cells form connections with horizontal cells and photoreceptors in the _________ layer.

In humans,the superior colliculus participates in

The tough,white outer covering of the eye is known as the

(see Figure 6.16) -Which layer of striate cortex (primary visual cortex)receives input from the LGN?

The visible spectrum contains wavelengths that are longer than ultraviolet waves but shorter than microwaves.

Compared with photopic vision,scotopic vision is

The aqueous humor is located in the

Many animals are either diurnal (active during daylight)or nocturnal (active during night). What do the abilities of rods and cones to respond to different lighting conditions tell us about the niche of human beings relative to night and day?

The human eye contains approximately _________ million cones.

The process by which active photoreceptors and horizontal cells limit the activity of neighboring,less active cells is known as ________ inhibition.

We do not see the blood vessels and neurons that lie in front of the retina because

The layer of pigmented cells supporting the photoreceptors in the retina and absorbing random light is known as the

Generally speaking,when you are watching a football game,your _ system is responsible for helping you determine which team just made the touchdown,while your _ system is responsible for telling you if the kick made it through for the extra point.

Jennifer has been assessing the rate at which neurotransmitters are being released by a population of rods.So far she has observed a very low rate of release,which most likely means that the rods are

Large amplitude waves of light are interpreted as

Visual input to the suprachiasmatic nucleus participates in

While recording from a bipolar cell with an on-center surround-off receptive field,you shine a light on the entire receptive field.What will you observe in your recording?

Jessica's vision is 20/20,but her friend Joshua needs to wear glasses to correct for his 20/200 vision.Without his glasses,Joshua sees as much detail in objects that are 20 feet away from him as Jessica sees in objects that are _________ feet away from her.