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What primary characteristic determines a frog's choice of food?
What primary characteristic determines a frog's choice of food?
- Movement and color
- Color and size
- Size and movement (correct)
- Size and texture
Which part of the frog's visual system is primarily involved in determining movement?
Which part of the frog's visual system is primarily involved in determining movement?
- Connecting neurons
- Ganglion cells
- Retina (correct)
- Lateral geniculate body
What happens if food is stationary in a frog's environment?
What happens if food is stationary in a frog's environment?
- It will become more active
- It will leave its habitat
- It will ignore it completely (correct)
- It will eat it when hungry
How does the structure of a frog's retina affect its visual acuity?
How does the structure of a frog's retina affect its visual acuity?
What percentage of the frog's connecting neurons are relative to its receptors?
What percentage of the frog's connecting neurons are relative to its receptors?
Which sensory modalities are primarily used by frogs during courtship?
Which sensory modalities are primarily used by frogs during courtship?
What is the primary type of response a frog exhibits towards an object in its environment?
What is the primary type of response a frog exhibits towards an object in its environment?
Which layer exists between the rods and cones and ganglion cells in a frog's retina?
Which layer exists between the rods and cones and ganglion cells in a frog's retina?
What type of receptive field do OFF cells have according to Barlow's observations?
What type of receptive field do OFF cells have according to Barlow's observations?
How does the response of ON-OFF cells change when light is turned on at the extreme periphery?
How does the response of ON-OFF cells change when light is turned on at the extreme periphery?
What is the primary function of the OFF channel in optic nerve fibers?
What is the primary function of the OFF channel in optic nerve fibers?
What type of measurement do ON-OFF cells perform within their receptive fields?
What type of measurement do ON-OFF cells perform within their receptive fields?
What effect does removing light from the periphery have on OFF cells?
What effect does removing light from the periphery have on OFF cells?
Based on Barlow's findings, the optic nerve fibers transmit information about which aspect of visual input?
Based on Barlow's findings, the optic nerve fibers transmit information about which aspect of visual input?
What does the ON channel indicate in the optic nerve fibers?
What does the ON channel indicate in the optic nerve fibers?
What happens to the nerve activity when exposed to a constant visual pattern?
What happens to the nerve activity when exposed to a constant visual pattern?
What specific type of response did the elements in the colliculus of the frog exhibit?
What specific type of response did the elements in the colliculus of the frog exhibit?
What significant finding about the optic nerve of frogs did Maturana (1958) report?
What significant finding about the optic nerve of frogs did Maturana (1958) report?
How are the axons in the optic nerve organized?
How are the axons in the optic nerve organized?
What was one of the advantages of using platinum black tips for recordings?
What was one of the advantages of using platinum black tips for recordings?
What does the braiding of fibres in the optic nerve suggest?
What does the braiding of fibres in the optic nerve suggest?
Which type of axons are more numerous in the frog's optic nerve?
Which type of axons are more numerous in the frog's optic nerve?
What aspect of the recording method does a glial wall influence?
What aspect of the recording method does a glial wall influence?
What general property of OFF fibres is depicted in the responses of the elements in the colliculus?
What general property of OFF fibres is depicted in the responses of the elements in the colliculus?
What effect does the introduction of light have on the response in the optic nerve?
What effect does the introduction of light have on the response in the optic nerve?
How long does the memory of the field last after the light is turned off?
How long does the memory of the field last after the light is turned off?
What is the response characteristic of the net convexity detectors?
What is the response characteristic of the net convexity detectors?
What condition will erase the response of a fiber in the optic nerve?
What condition will erase the response of a fiber in the optic nerve?
How does the optic nerve fiber respond to a straight edge of a dark object?
How does the optic nerve fiber respond to a straight edge of a dark object?
What type of object triggers a strong response from the optic nerve fiber?
What type of object triggers a strong response from the optic nerve fiber?
Which light condition is related to the sensitivity of the optic nerve's response?
Which light condition is related to the sensitivity of the optic nerve's response?
In the optic nerve, what is the typical response to dim light while perceiving a stimulating object?
In the optic nerve, what is the typical response to dim light while perceiving a stimulating object?
What is the conduction velocity range for the unmyelinated fibres mentioned?
What is the conduction velocity range for the unmyelinated fibres mentioned?
Which type of detector shows a sustained response when a slightly curved edge is present?
Which type of detector shows a sustained response when a slightly curved edge is present?
What is the typical characteristic of moving-edge detectors regarding their receptive field?
What is the typical characteristic of moving-edge detectors regarding their receptive field?
What type of fibres are responsible for detecting directional responses?
What type of fibres are responsible for detecting directional responses?
How do contrast fibres respond to edges at certain angles?
How do contrast fibres respond to edges at certain angles?
What is a common trait of the group of unmyelinated fibres concerning edge detection?
What is a common trait of the group of unmyelinated fibres concerning edge detection?
Which of the following statements about moving-edge detectors is correct?
Which of the following statements about moving-edge detectors is correct?
Which statement accurately describes the distribution of unmyelinated fibres?
Which statement accurately describes the distribution of unmyelinated fibres?
What is the primary impact of blocking neurotransmission in Drosophila mushroom bodies?
What is the primary impact of blocking neurotransmission in Drosophila mushroom bodies?
Calcium imaging techniques are used to observe neural activity in the Drosophila brain in response to odors.
Calcium imaging techniques are used to observe neural activity in the Drosophila brain in response to odors.
What type of behavior is influenced by the olfactory responses in Drosophila?
What type of behavior is influenced by the olfactory responses in Drosophila?
The __________ lobes are involved in the processing of olfactory information in Drosophila.
The __________ lobes are involved in the processing of olfactory information in Drosophila.
Which method was NOT mentioned as a way to stress emitter flies before behavioral testing?
Which method was NOT mentioned as a way to stress emitter flies before behavioral testing?
Match the following behaviors with their corresponding response types in Drosophila:
Match the following behaviors with their corresponding response types in Drosophila:
Behavioral tests involving Drosophila have shown that electric shocks enhance their odor responsiveness.
Behavioral tests involving Drosophila have shown that electric shocks enhance their odor responsiveness.
What pairing of adult flies was used in the behavioral experiments mentioned?
What pairing of adult flies was used in the behavioral experiments mentioned?
What does a PI of 100% indicate in the olfactory avoidance response test?
What does a PI of 100% indicate in the olfactory avoidance response test?
Calcium imaging techniques are used to analyze the neuronal activity in response to olfactory stimuli.
Calcium imaging techniques are used to analyze the neuronal activity in response to olfactory stimuli.
What is the primary function of chemosensory receptors in Drosophila?
What is the primary function of chemosensory receptors in Drosophila?
The T-maze apparatus is used to measure the __________ response in olfactory tests.
The T-maze apparatus is used to measure the __________ response in olfactory tests.
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
What type of statistical analysis was performed to determine significance in the avoidance response calculation?
What type of statistical analysis was performed to determine significance in the avoidance response calculation?
Octanol and methylcyclohexanol are examples of odorants used in olfactory response testing.
Octanol and methylcyclohexanol are examples of odorants used in olfactory response testing.
What is the typical outcome when flies perceive a strong odor stimulus?
What is the typical outcome when flies perceive a strong odor stimulus?
What temperature range was used for training and testing flies?
What temperature range was used for training and testing flies?
Flies exhibit innate behavioral responses to certain odorants which are essential for survival.
Flies exhibit innate behavioral responses to certain odorants which are essential for survival.
What is the significance of the UAS-Shi ts transgenes in Drosophila experiments?
What is the significance of the UAS-Shi ts transgenes in Drosophila experiments?
The experimental temperature for the UAS-Shi ts flies was set at ____°C.
The experimental temperature for the UAS-Shi ts flies was set at ____°C.
Match the following Drosophila behaviors with their descriptions:
Match the following Drosophila behaviors with their descriptions:
What type of flies were primarily used in all experiments?
What type of flies were primarily used in all experiments?
Behavioral experiments were conducted at varying humidity levels of 20–50%.
Behavioral experiments were conducted at varying humidity levels of 20–50%.
What are the primary sensory modalities that Drosophila uses during olfactory responses?
What are the primary sensory modalities that Drosophila uses during olfactory responses?
Flashcards
Frog Visual System
Frog Visual System
A simplified visual system, primarily sensitive to movement, lacking a lateral geniculate body for relaying visual information to the cerebral cortex.
Lateral Geniculate Body
Lateral Geniculate Body
A brain structure (in humans) that relays visual information from the retina to the cerebral cortex.
Frog Retina
Frog Retina
The light-sensitive layer at the back of a frog's eye with uniform structure.
Frog Retina Receptors
Frog Retina Receptors
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Frog Retina Ganglion Cells
Frog Retina Ganglion Cells
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OFF Channel
OFF Channel
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ON-OFF Channel
ON-OFF Channel
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ON Channel
ON Channel
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Optic Nerve Fibers
Optic Nerve Fibers
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Unmyelinated Fibers
Unmyelinated Fibers
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Contrast Fibers
Contrast Fibers
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Convexity Detectors
Convexity Detectors
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Myelinated Fibers
Myelinated Fibers
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Frog Colliculus
Frog Colliculus
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Research Methods
Research Methods
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Hartline and Barlow
Hartline and Barlow
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Andrew (1955)
Andrew (1955)
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Receptive Field
Receptive Field
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Visual information processing
Visual information processing
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Eye and head movements
Eye and head movements
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Simplified visual system
Simplified visual system
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Moving objects
Moving objects
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Visual Resolution
Visual Resolution
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Drosophila odor attraction
Drosophila odor attraction
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Drosophila odor repulsion
Drosophila odor repulsion
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Mushroom bodies
Mushroom bodies
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Behavioral testing in Drosophila
Behavioral testing in Drosophila
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T-maze
T-maze
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CO2 Anesthesia
CO2 Anesthesia
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Chemical ablation
Chemical ablation
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Two-photon calcium imaging
Two-photon calcium imaging
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Drosophila Odorant Detection
Drosophila Odorant Detection
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Temperature-Sensitive Shibire (Shi ts)
Temperature-Sensitive Shibire (Shi ts)
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Dunce Mutant
Dunce Mutant
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Canton-S Flies
Canton-S Flies
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UAS-Shi ts Transgenes
UAS-Shi ts Transgenes
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Olfactory Circuit (Drosophila)
Olfactory Circuit (Drosophila)
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Behavioral Testing (T-Maze)
Behavioral Testing (T-Maze)
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Extirpation Experiments
Extirpation Experiments
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Odorant Avoidance Response
Odorant Avoidance Response
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Percentage Index (PI)
Percentage Index (PI)
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T-maze Apparatus
T-maze Apparatus
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Control Tube
Control Tube
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Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
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Octanol
Octanol
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Methylcyclohexanol (MCH)
Methylcyclohexanol (MCH)
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Instant Coffee
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Study Notes
Frog Visual System
- Frogs have a simplified visual system compared to humans.
- They lack a lateral geniculate body, which relays visual information to the cerebral cortex in humans.
- Frog retinas are uniform, lacking eye and head movements except to stabilize the retinal image.
- Frogs are primarily sensitive to movement, showing little interest in stationary objects.
- They are attracted to moving objects of a certain size, associated with food, such as insects and worms.
- They can be easily tricked by moving objects that resemble food, even if they are not edible.
- Their sex life is primarily driven by sound and touch.
- They tend to escape danger by leaping towards darker areas.
- Frogs can remember moving objects within their field of vision unless distracted.
Frog Retina Anatomy
- Frog retinas contain approximately 1 million receptors, 2-3 million connecting neurons, and half a million ganglion cells.
- The connections are complex, with a single receptor connecting to many ganglion cells and a single ganglion cell receiving input from thousands of receptors.
- This arrangement limits the resolution of the frog's visual system, as it doesn't precisely map light intensity.
- There is only one layer of ganglion cells in the frog retina compared to multiple layers in other species.
Frog Optic Nerve Functionality
- Research by Hartline and Barlow identified three types of functional channels in the frog's optic nerve:
- OFF channel: Detects dimming of light and its location.
- ON-OFF channel: Detects the movement of boundaries between lighted areas and local changes in illumination.
- ON channel: Detects brightening with a delay.
- These channels provide a simplified representation of the visual scene, rather than a detailed map of light intensity.
Frog Optic Nerve Fibres
- The optic nerve contains approximately half a million fibres, with a majority being unmyelinated.
- These fibres are organized into bundles, and their arrangement varies along the nerve.
- The density of the fibres makes them easier to record from, as the surrounding axons enhance the electric signals.
- Two main types of unmyelinated fibres were identified:
- Contrast fibres: Respond to changes in contrast and show "memory" of these changes.
- Convexity detectors: Respond to small objects moving through their receptive field and can be "erased" by a brief period of darkness.
- Myelinated fibres, known as moving-edge detectors, are similar to Hartline and Barlow's ON-OFF cells and respond to moving edges.
Frog Brain's Visual Processing
- Andrew (1955) found evidence of movement-sensitive neurons in the frog's colliculus, which receive input from the optic nerve.
- These neurons responded to movement away from their receptive field centers, suggesting a link to OFF fibres.
Research Methods
- Researchers used platinum black-tipped electrodes to record from fibres in the frog's optic nerve.
- The research benefited from previous studies of frog optic nerve anatomy, which helped understand the observed patterns of activity.
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Explore the unique aspects of the frog's visual system and retina anatomy. This quiz delves into how frogs perceive movement, their attraction to certain stimuli, and the complexity of their retinal connections. Test your knowledge on these fascinating amphibians!
