Cortical magnification is the _______ devoted to a specific region in the visual field.

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Cortical magnification refers to the amount of cortical area (in the brain's visual cortex) devoted to processing visual information from a specific region of the visual field. This concept explains why certain areas of our visual field, like the fovea which has high acuity, are represented by a disproportionately large area on the visual cortex.

Cortical Magnification Is the _______ Devoted to a Specific Region