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2. How was the participants' response to light measured?

  • They had sodium chloride solution injected into their brain to trace the pathways relating to the optic nerve
  • They were anaesthetised and had bright slits put in front of their eyes, while recording individual neurons
  • They were assessed on how well they could follow a slit of light with their paws
  • They were assessed on how well they could follow a slit of light with their eyes

3. Which of these isn't an application of this research?

  • It is possible to build neural pathways by behaving in certain ways/being exposed to certain stimuli
  • Damage to the visual cortex can be treated if done early enough
  • Children with a weaker eye should avoid using to reduce strain allowing it to naturally repair itself
  • Animals raised in a non-stimulating environment are likely to behave differently to those raised normally

4. How was the brain structure of the cats analysed, and how many were?

  • 1 - Using an MRI scan
  • 2 - Using sodium chloride which was injected into the brain using a micro pipette
  • 25 - Using potassium chloride which was injected into the brain using a nano pipette
  • 4 - Using a CAT scan

5. Which of these wasn't a conclusion/part of one?

  • Neurons changed their preferred orientation dependent on the stimulation they receive
  • There is no evidence of cortical areas being silent
  • How an animal of this species is raised can effect their ability to navigate their surroundings
  • These results are unlikely due to degeneration

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