If the parvocellular system within the thalamus was not functioning correctly, you might expect that a person would have difficulty
A) distinguishing colors.
B) detecting movement.
C) localizing sounds.
D) perceiving depth.

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The parvocellular system primarily processes information about color and fine detail in the visual system. If this system is not functioning properly, a person may have difficulty distinguishing colors. Option B is associated with the magnocellular system which processes information about movement. Option C is associated with other subcortical structures responsible for localizing sounds whereas Option D is associated with disparity selective cells in the primary visual cortex.

If the Parvocellular System Within the Thalamus Was Not Functioning