The cases of patients in the text, D. B. and T. N., provide good evidence that the residual vision in blindsight is based on signals that pass from the retina to the superior colliculus, through the thalamus, and on to the visual cortex. However, this pathway CANNOT support:
A) different perceptual experiences.
B) conscious vision.
C) visually guided action.
D) categorization of emotionally charged objects.

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Blindsight is a condition where individuals can respond to visual stimuli without consciously seeing them, due to damage to the primary visual cortex. This pathway supports various unconscious visual functions but does not support conscious vision, which is impaired in blindsight.

The Cases of Patients in the Text, D