Question 1

In the vertebrate retina, which cells are responsible for lateral inhibition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontal cells
B)   Ganglion cells
C)   Bipolar cells
D)   Glial cells

Question 2

At the level of rods and cones, the ____ theory seems to fit best, while at the level of the bipolar cells, the ____ theory seems to fit best.

Accepted Answer

A)   opponent process; volley
B)   volley; trichromatic
C)   opponent process; trichromatic
D)   trichromatic; opponent process

Question 3

Which receptors are responsible for the perception of color?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cones only
B)   Rods only
C)   Both rods and cones
D)   Horizontal and amacrine cells

Question 4

The ventral stream of visual processing is important for identifying movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ivan has an impaired ability to recognize faces. His doctor diagnosed him with damage to the MT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Vision

In the vertebrate retina, which cells are responsible for lateral inhibition?