One, the magnocellular path, processes information rapidly, but at low resolution.

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These are split into two layers, the magnocellular and parvocellular systems.

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Electrophysiological studies have shown that the magnocellular path does not operate properly in dyslexics: it is one-twentieth of a second slower in its response than in normal subjects.

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