Which of the following is responsible for your perception that a pencil that is waved up and down is actually flexing and bending, even though it is made of solid wood?
A) motor neurons
B) vacilatory neurons
C) sensory neurons
D) end-stopped neurons

Question

Which of the following is responsible for your perception that a pencil that is waved up and down is actually flexing and bending, even though it is made of solid wood?
A) motor neurons
B) vacilatory neurons 
C) sensory neurons
D) end-stopped neurons

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

End-stopped neurons are responsible for detecting motion and changes in the visual field, which can create the illusion of a solid object bending when it is moved quickly.

Which of the Following Is Responsible for Your Perception That