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Striate Cortex

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the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision

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area 17 of Brodmannfirst visual areastriate area
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Striate Cortexes
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Striate Cortex's
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Striate Cortexes'

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the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision

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