What This Document Is
This is a study guide – specifically, Exam 3 Study Questions – for PSB 2000, Introduction to Brain and Behavior at Florida State University, from Fall 2019. It’s designed to help students prepare for an exam covering vision systems and related neurological pathways. The guide presents a series of short answer questions intended for review and self-assessment.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in PSB 2000 who are preparing for their third exam. It focuses on key concepts related to how the brain processes visual information. Utilizing this guide can help students identify areas where they need further study and improve their understanding of complex topics before the exam. It’s most effectively used *after* completing the assigned readings and lecture materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *study guide*, not a comprehensive textbook or lecture replacement. It provides questions to test your knowledge, but does not offer detailed explanations or solutions. Successfully using this guide requires prior engagement with the course material. It won’t teach you the concepts from scratch.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes ten short answer questions covering:
* Differences in receptor-to-ganglion cell ratios in the central and peripheral retina and their functional implications.
* The major visual pathways originating from the retina and their associated functions (including the suprachiasmatic nucleus and accessory optic system).
* The distinctions between bipolar and retinal ganglion cell response properties.
* Response properties of neurons in the primary visual cortex (simple and complex cells).
* The organization of ganglion cell receptive fields and the role of lateral inhibition.
* Conditions affecting ganglion cell firing rates.
* The concept of topographical organization in the retina.
* The consequences of horizontal cell destruction.
This preview only includes the questions themselves; answers and detailed explanations are *not* provided here.
