Which structure in your eye is most like the film in a camera?

A) the retina
B) the lens
C) the cornea
D) the pupil


Answer: A
Rationale: While the visual system is not a camera, some parts perform similar functions. In a camera, the light is "detected" when it comes into contact with the film. In the eye, light is not detected until it reaches the retina.

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Explain the difference between functional connectivity and structural connectivity. Provide an example to support your thinking.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which theorist identified psychogenic needs as the basic elements of personality?

A. Gordon Allport B. Raymond Cattell C. Carl Jung D. Henry Murray

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Which statement is TRUE about laminae in the cerebral cortex?

A. All cortical areas contain six layers. B. Odd numbered laminae contain only neurons; even numbered laminae contain only glia. C. The laminae vary in thickness in different areas. D. Each layer corresponds to a different sensory modality.

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