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Various experiments have shown that in addition to the horizontal layered organization of the cortex, there are also vertical organizations, as described by investigators using various experimental techniques. For each type of organization listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list below.
-barrels ___
A)color perception in V1
B)whisker (vibrissa) perception
C)ocular dominance
D)visual perception in V2

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Barrels are vertical columns of neurons found in the somatosensory cortex that respond to inputs from a single whisker. Therefore, they are associated with whisker perception.

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