Describe the major features of the visual pathways between retina and primary visual cortex.

Please answer this essay question:

Describe the major features of the visual pathways between retina and primary visual cortex. How is visual information transmitted from the retina to the visual cortex, and how is it represented in the lateral geniculate nucleus and in the primary visual cortex.

Please use among others these materials:

Gazzaniga et al. (2002), Chapter 5 (Perception and Encoding)

Zeki (1993), pp.227-287 (colour vision)

Milner & Goodale (1995). The visual brain in action. OUP. (the two visual systems hypothesis).

I would also welcome papers with contemporary thoughts to this topic. Please use as much sources as possible.

I kindly request an excellent order, very well written in order to achieve a grade above 80%. Please use English (UK).

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