Colour-coding properties of sustained and transient channels in human vision. 1977

D J Tolhurst

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003118 Color Perception Mental processing of chromatic signals (COLOR VISION) from the eye by the VISUAL CORTEX where they are converted into symbolic representations. Color perception involves numerous neurons, and is influenced not only by the distribution of wavelengths from the viewed object, but also by its background color and brightness contrast at its boundary. Color Perceptions,Perception, Color,Perceptions, Color
D005425 Flicker Fusion The point or frequency at which all flicker of an intermittent light stimulus disappears. Flicker Fusions,Fusion, Flicker,Fusions, Flicker
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013360 Subliminal Stimulation Stimulation at an intensity below that where a differentiated response can be elicited. Subliminal Perception,Subliminal Stimulus,Perception, Subliminal,Stimulation, Subliminal,Stimulus, Subliminal,Subliminal Perceptions,Subliminal Stimulations
D014795 Visual Pathways Set of cell bodies and nerve fibers conducting impulses from the eyes to the cerebral cortex. It includes the RETINA; OPTIC NERVE; optic tract; and geniculocalcarine tract. Pathway, Visual,Pathways, Visual,Visual Pathway

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