Which of the following describes the path of color information in the visual system?
A) cones Æ ganglion cells Æ V4 Æ V1
B) cones Æ LGN Æ V5 Æ V1
C) cones Æ LGN Æ ganglion cells Æ V1
D) cones Æ ganglion cells Æ LGN Æ V1

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The path of color information in the visual system starts with the cones in the retina, which respond to different wavelengths of light and transmit signals to the ganglion cells. The ganglion cells then send the information to the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) in the thalamus, which sorts and relays the information to various visual areas in the cortex, including V1. Therefore, the correct answer is D, which lists the path as cones Æ ganglion cells Æ LGN Æ V1. Option A is not correct because V4 is not part of the pathway for color information, but is involved in processing shape and color constancy. Option B is also incorrect because V5 is not directly involved in color processing, but is specialized for processing motion. Option C is incorrect because it incorrectly lists the path as cones Æ LGN Æ ganglion cells, which is the opposite of the correct direction.

Which of the Following Describes the Path of Color Information