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Chapter 36: Q. 4 (page 1045)

Where does perception occur? a. spinal cord b. cerebral cortex c. receptors d. thalamus

Short Answer

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Option b is correct.

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Step 1. Introduction

Perception of the eye is a set of skills used to collect and interpret visual information from the environment.

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Step 2. Explanation of the correct option

Option b is correct because of the visual cortex of the brain in the area of the cerebral cortex process visual information and perception.

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Step. 3 Explanation of the incorrect option

Option a is incorrect because the spinal cord carries signals from the brain to the body and vice versa.

Option c is incorrect because sensory receptors detect light, smell, touch, and taste.

Option d is incorrect because the thalamus regulates sleep, alertness, and wakefullness.

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