The magnocellular visual system
A) is a key part of color vision.
B) can detect small contrasts between light and dark.
C) is insensitive to movement.
D) provides information related to fine details of stimuli.
E) is not involved in brightness perception.

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The magnocellular visual system is responsible for detecting contrast, specifically between light and dark, making choice B the correct option. The system is not associated with color vision (A), is highly sensitive to movement (not insensitive), and responsible for perceiving coarse details (not fine details), making choices C, D and E incorrect.

The Magnocellular Visual System