PSY 353 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Optic Chiasm, Optic Disc, Myelin
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Plasticity the ability of the brain to change anatomy over time; it"s able to adapt. The role of the environment in brain development. Provides an enriching environment and promotes physical activity. Phantom-limb syndrome disorder in where an amputated limb/body part continues to be sensed: they experience an intense amount of pain from that body part that is not there anymore. Pupil opening of the eye; light enters through the pupils. Lens transparent part of h eye that allows you to focus; overtime they get weaker. 1st light passes through the first two sets of cells and activates the rods and cones n. 2nd set of cells that are activated are the bi-polar cells. 3rd set of cells that are activated are the ganglion cells. Transduced conversion of physical energy to neural energy. Rods sensitive to motion and vision in dim lighting situations (peripheral vision) Cones important for seeing detail and color perception.
