If you could selectively damage the individual laminae of the cortex, damage to which layer would most likely affect visual sensation?
A) Layer IV of the temporal cortex
B) Layer V of the occipital cortex
C) Layer IV of the occipital cortex
D) Layer II of the frontal cortex

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The occipital cortex is primarily responsible for processing visual information, and within the occipital cortex, Layer IV contains the majority of the neurons that receive input from the thalamus, which is the main gateway for sensory information going to the cortex. Therefore, damage to Layer IV of the occipital cortex would most likely affect visual sensation.

If You Could Selectively Damage the Individual Laminae of the Cortex