The major distortion in the retinotopic layout of the primary visual cortex is the disproportionately
A) high cortical representation of the fovea.
B) low cortical representation of the fovea.
C) low cortical representation of color.
D) high cortical representation of movement.
E) low cortical representation of movement.

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The major distortion in the retinotopic layout of the primary visual cortex is the disproportionately high cortical representation of the fovea. This area of the retina, responsible for sharp central vision, occupies a much larger portion of the visual cortex compared to its actual size on the retina, reflecting its importance in detailed vision.

The Major Distortion in the Retinotopic Layout of the Primary