What is Visual Studies?
It’s the study of vision and how we see things
What sense is the most developed next to sight?
Hearing
When did the term, "Visual Studies" start to appear?
The early 1990s
What does to be "tarnished" mean?
to detract from the good quality of
Where are the cells that receive the light signals?
The back of your eye.
True or False: Photoreceptors are a type of neuron.
True
The cells have two common names... rods and _________.
cones
Which cell is in charge of low-light vision?
The rod cells
True or False: Cone cells aren't very good for high resolution images.
False
Which cell is responsible for seeing fine detail and color?
Cone cells
True or False: The three subtypes of cones are: red, green and yellow.
False
What does RGCs stand for?
Retinal Ganglion Cells
What part of the brain is important for recognizing objects?
The temporal lobe.
True or False: An image is a visual representation of something.
True
What does Kylee teacher have a degree in?
a BFA a Bachelors of Fine Art
due to damage of cortex in the inferior temporal lobe of both cerebral hemispheres, Patients cannot perceive colors. What is this condition called?
cerebral achromatopsia
