How is the input from the retina organized in the LGN? A) Input is from both eye
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Question
How is the input from the retina organized in the LGN?
A)
Input is from both eyes and is combined in one layer
B)
Input is from the ipsilateral eye only and is organized into one layer
C)
Input is from both eyes and is kept separate in layers
D)
Input is from the contralateral eye only and is organized into layers
A)
Input is from both eyes and is combined in one layer
B)
Input is from the ipsilateral eye only and is organized into one layer
C)
Input is from both eyes and is kept separate in layers
D)
Input is from the contralateral eye only and is organized into layers
Explanation / Answer
Lateral geniculate nucleus(LGN) located in the dorsal part of the thalamus ,it is the major target for each optic tract,
LGN recieve inpust from both right hemisphere and left hemisphere,
Ipsilateral eye send information to layers 2,3,5
Contralateral eye send information to layers 1,4,6
Input is from both eyes and is kept separate in layers
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