As you walk on campus,you suddenly recognize an old friend who is heading towards you.What point in the visual pathway is responsible for the creation of this meaningful image of an old friend?
A) rhodopsin
B) visual association areas
C) primary visual cortex
D) cornea

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The visual association areas are responsible for the recognition and interpretation of visual stimuli, including the recognition of familiar faces such as an old friend. The primary visual cortex is responsible for the initial processing of visual information, but it is the visual association areas that give meaning to the image. Rhodopsin is a photopigment in the retina that helps with visual transduction in low light conditions, while the cornea is responsible for refracting light to the retina. Neither of these structures are directly involved in the recognition of familiar faces.

As You Walk on Campus,you Suddenly Recognize an Old Friend