Another term for the primary visual cortex is
A) area 51.
B) the striate cortex.
C) the opercular cortex.
D) the calcarine cortex.
E) the chiasmic cortex.

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The term "striate" refers to the presence of stripes seen within this region under a microscope, hence the name striate cortex. This region is also commonly known as V1 or the primary visual cortex. Options A, C, D, and E do not accurately describe this area of the brain.

Another Term for the Primary Visual Cortex Is