What are the differences between the parvocellular and magnocellular systems?
What are the differences between the parvocellular and magnocellular systems?
The parvocellular pathways (P pathways) and magnocellular (M pathway) are very significant pathways of the visual system, addressing most of the axons that leave the retina and the clear vision, as shown by loss of vision when the pathways are obliterated.
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Parvolcellular system |
Magnocellular system |
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They supply a sustained response. |
They supply a transient response. |
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This pathway is faster, in action. |
This pathway is slower, in action. |
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Helps in seeing colors. |
Helps in seeing the monochrome colors. |
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Provide high spatial resolution. |
Provide low spatial resolution. |
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They have low contrast gain. |
They have high contrast gain. |
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