Research indicates that the neural pathway passing from the retina to the superior colliculus to the thalamus and onto the visual cortex underlies the phenomenon of blindsight.This pathway
A)can support conscious vision.
B)cannot support conscious vision.
C)cannot support visually guided action.

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Blindsight occurs in individuals who have damage to the primary visual cortex, which is responsible for conscious vision. The neural pathway from the retina to the superior colliculus to the thalamus and onto the visual cortex can still function in these individuals, but without conscious awareness, indicating that it cannot support conscious vision but may support visually guided action.

Research Indicates That the Neural Pathway Passing from the Retina