The central region of a module of the primary visual cortex that is revealed by a stain for the mitochondrial enzyme cytochrome oxidase is termed a(n)
A) extra-blob region.
B) blob.
C) ganglion cell.
D) simple cell.
E) complex unit.

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The central region of a module of the primary visual cortex that is revealed by a stain for the mitochondrial enzyme cytochrome oxidase is called a "blob." This staining technique reveals clusters of neurons that are involved in color processing. The term "extra-blob region" is used for the surrounding area, and the terms "ganglion cell," "simple cell," and "complex unit" describe other types of cells in the visual pathway.

The Central Region of a Module of the Primary Visual