10 Questions
What is the main method used to classify ganglion cells?
Anatomically and Physiologically
Which type of ganglion cells forms around 90% of all optic nerve fibers?
Midget, parasol, and bistratified ganglion cells
What is the main target of the ganglion cells in the retina?
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
How is intensity coded by ganglion cells?
Firing rate (impulses/sec)
Which type of ganglion cells have small input areas and receive inputs from L and M cones?
Midget cells
What is the main target of the midget, parasol, and bistratified ganglion cells?
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
Which type of ganglion cells receive inputs from both L and M cones and have small input areas?
Midget
How is intensity coded by ganglion cells?
Firing rate (impulses/sec)
Which part of the brain is NOT a main target of the ganglion cells in the retina?
Primary Visual Cortex
Which type of ganglion cells form around 90% of all optic nerve fibers?
Midget
Test your knowledge of the physiology of vision and perception with this quiz on the retina and ganglion cells. Explore the classification of ganglion cells and their role in coding intensity through firing rate. Learn about their main target, the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN), and other projection areas.
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