Colour centre
Colour Centre
The Colour Centre is a region of the brain that is responsible for the perception and processing of colour. It is located in the visual cortex, specifically in the V4 region, which is part of the ventral stream of the visual system.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Colour Centre is located in the V4 region of the visual cortex, which is located in the occipital lobe at the back of the brain. The V4 region is part of the ventral stream, also known as the "what pathway", which is responsible for object recognition and colour perception.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the Colour Centre is to process and interpret colour information received from the retina. The cells in the V4 region respond selectively to different wavelengths of light, allowing us to perceive and distinguish between different colours.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the Colour Centre can result in achromatopsia, a condition characterized by a loss of colour vision. This condition is typically caused by damage to the V4 region of the visual cortex, but can also be caused by damage to the optic nerve or retina.
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References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Colour Centre at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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