Where does most visual analysis occur in higher animals (e.g., cats and monkeys)?
A) at the level of the receptors
B) at the level of the retina
C) at the level of the lateral nucleus
D) at the level of the visual cortex

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Most visual analysis occurs in the visual cortex of higher animals, including cats and monkeys. While receptors and the retina play important roles in processing visual information, the majority of the complex analysis occurs in the visual cortex. The lateral nucleus also contributes to visual analysis, but to a lesser extent than the visual cortex.

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