Retina and Ganglion Cells

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What is the main method used to classify ganglion cells?

  • By their location in the retina
  • By their firing rate
  • Anatomically and Physiologically (correct)
  • By their neurotransmitter type

Which type of ganglion cells forms around 90% of all optic nerve fibers?

  • Midget and parasol ganglion cells
  • Parasol and bistratified ganglion cells
  • Midget, parasol, and bistratified ganglion cells (correct)
  • Midget and bistratified ganglion cells

What is the main target of the ganglion cells in the retina?

  • Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)
  • Superior Colliculus
  • Pretectum
  • Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN) (correct)

How is intensity coded by ganglion cells?

<p>Firing rate (impulses/sec) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ganglion cells have small input areas and receive inputs from L and M cones?

<p>Midget cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main target of the midget, parasol, and bistratified ganglion cells?

<p>Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ganglion cells receive inputs from both L and M cones and have small input areas?

<p>Midget (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is intensity coded by ganglion cells?

<p>Firing rate (impulses/sec) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is NOT a main target of the ganglion cells in the retina?

<p>Primary Visual Cortex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ganglion cells form around 90% of all optic nerve fibers?

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