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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
the nucleus in the thalamus that receives input from the optic nerve and, in turn, communicates with the cortical receiving area for vision.
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Ipsilateral Layers
Layers 2, 3, 5
Eye on the same side sends information to these layers
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Contralateral Layers
Layers 1, 4, 6
Eye on the opposite side sends information to these layers
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Magnocellular Layers
Layers 1, 2
used for movement, motion, depth, low spatial resolution
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Parvocellular Layers
3, 4, 5, 6
used for color, fine detail, high spatial resolution
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