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Comparative Neurobiology of the Optokinetic Reflex
Author(s) -
Masseck Olivia Andrea,
Hoffmann KlausPeter
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.03854.x
Subject(s) - optokinetic reflex , asymmetry , reflex , neuroscience , monocular , eye movement , anatomy , biology , physics , psychology , optics , quantum mechanics
A comprehensive overview of the optokinetic reflex (OKR) in vertebrates is given. The main objective is to compare the asymmetry in optokinetic reactions when patterns presented to one eye move horizontally in temporo‐nasal or naso‐temporal directions. Different hypotheses concerning the evolution of this asymmetry or symmetry in monocular horizontal OKR are discussed.