The case of "Mr. I," described in the beginning of the chapter, supports the idea that color is processed in _____.
A) the retina only
B) the LGN only
C) both the retina and LGN
D) a "color center" in the cortex

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The case of "Mr. I" suggests that color processing occurs in a specific "color center" in the cortex, as he had damage to this area and experienced deficits in color perception. The retina and LGN also play a role in processing color information, but the specific cortical area responsible for color perception is likely where these signals are integrated and perceived consciously.

The Case of "Mr