Saccades

Question

Saccades
A) Are always straight
B) Are always curved
C) Are mostly straight but can be curved when visual targets are moved experimentally while initial saccades are under way
D) Are straight or curved depending on how bright the surroundings are

Accepted Answer

Saccades are usually executed along a straight path, but they can become curved if the target moves while the saccade is in progress, a phenomenon known as saccadic curvature. Therefore, the correct choice is C.