In vision, the portion of the retina that, when stimulated, causes the activity of higher order neurons to change is the:
A)prosopagnosia area
B)retinal field
C)peripheral area
D)receptive field

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The portion of the retina that causes the activity of higher order neurons to change is known as the receptive field. This refers to the specific area of the retina that is sensitive to visual stimuli, and when stimulated, causes a response in the connected neurons. Prosopagnosia refers to a disorder in which individuals are unable to recognize faces, and is not related to the receptive field. The retinal field refers to the entire area of the retina, while the peripheral area refers specifically to the outer edges of the retina.

In Vision, the Portion of the Retina That, When Stimulated