Neural transmission velocities and synaptic delays limit human perceptual speed
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SUPPORTED
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Neural transmission velocities and synaptic delays establish fundamental constraints on perceptual speed and behavioral response times, though specialized systems can evolve mechanisms to partially mitigate these limits.
Evidence for · 2
Synaptic high-frequency jumping synchronises vision to high-speed behaviour.
2026 · cited by 0
Demonstrates that specialized neural adaptations and synaptic high-frequency jumping are required to overcome classical transmission delays and temporal limits during high-speed visual processing.
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Effects of sensorimotor delays and muscle force capacity limits on the performance of feedforward and feedback control in animals of different sizes.
2026 · cited by 0
Shows that sensorimotor time delays critically constrain rapid feedback control and behavioral response times across animals.