Law of Specific Nerve Energies and Visual Processing Quiz
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According to the Law of Specific Nerve Energies, which statement is true?

  • Each sense has specialized receptors sensitive to specific types of energy (correct)
  • Different senses use the same receptors
  • The brain can process multiple sensory inputs simultaneously
  • Sensory information is processed by the cerebellum

    • Where does the fovea provide the highest visual acuity?

  • In peripheral vision
  • In the left visual field
  • In the central portion of the retina (correct)
  • In low-light conditions

    • Which two types of receptors in the retina are responsible for vision in different lighting conditions?

  • Midget cells and parasol cells
  • Bipolar cells and amacrine cells
  • Ganglion cells and photoreceptor cells
  • Rods and cones (correct)

    • What theory of color vision suggests that color perception depends on light wavelength?

    <p>Trichromatic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain processes sensory information?

    <p>Cerebrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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