In the visual cortex, the fovea has:
A)less representation than the periphery because the fovea has fewer cells on the retina.
B)the same representation on the cortex as the periphery.
C)more representation on the cortex than the periphery even though it has fewer cells in the retina.
D)more representation on the cortex because the fovea has more cells than the periphery.

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The fovea has a higher density of photoreceptor cells, particularly cones, which provide detailed vision. This results in a larger representation in the visual cortex compared to the periphery, despite having fewer total cells.

In the Visual Cortex, the Fovea Has