What brain region in monkeys is most important for perception of movement?
A) area V5 in the extrastriate cortex
B) the cells within blobs of the cortical modules
C) area TEO in the inferior temporal cortex
D) area TE in the inferior temporal cortex
E) the extrastriate body cortex

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Area V5, also known as MT (middle temporal), has been found to be the most important brain region in monkeys for perception of movement. Studies have shown that lesions to this area result in deficits in motion perception.

What Brain Region in Monkeys Is Most Important for Perception