Primary Visual Cortex

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What is the first structure where information from the LGN enters the visual cortex?

The Primary Visual Cortex or V1

<p>The Primary Visual Cortex or V1</p>
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Where is the primary visual cortex (V1) approximately located? (Referencing the skull)

At the site of the inion

<p>At the site of the inion</p>
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How many layers are there to the Primary Visual Cortex and which layer is considered deepest?

6 layers, with layer 6 being the deepest and layer 1 being the most superficial

<p>6 layers, with layer 6 being the deepest and layer 1 being the most superficial</p>
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How did Huber and Wiesel propose the primary visual cortex was organized?

Ocular Dominance columns and Orientation Selective columns

<p>Ocular Dominance columns and Orientation Selective columns</p>
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Simple Cells

Center-surround configuration

Non-circular, ON/OFF stimulus, Orientation matters

<p>Center-surround configuration</p><p>Non-circular, ON/OFF stimulus, Orientation matters</p>
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Complex Cells

Center-only, Moving stimulus

<p>Center-only, Moving stimulus</p>
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<p>What does this image depict and what is it called?</p>

What does this image depict and what is it called?

Cortical Magnification

Not all retinal locations are equally represented in the V1