PSYB57H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Visual Cortex, Parahippocampal Gyrus, Inferior Temporal Gyrus
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Visual agnosia: an inability to identify objects visually even though they can be identified using other senses (e. g. touch). Perception: the processing of sensory information in such a way that it produces conscious experiences and guides action in the world. Cornea: the outer tissue of the eye and the first layer that light passes through on its way to the back of the eye. Iris: the tissue that surrounds the pupil and is responsible for the distinct color of the eye. Lens: the transparent tissue in the eye that refracts light and focuses light on the back of the eye. Retina: the tissue at the back of the eye that contains light receptors. Photoreceptors: cells that transduce light energy into a neural signal. Fovea: the region of the retina where photoreceptors are most densely packed. Primary visual cortex: the area at the back of the brain that is primarily responsible for the basic processing of visual information.
