Final answer:
The mapping of the retina's spatial distribution of photoreceptors to responding neurons in the visual cortex produces topographic representations of the visual field that are ultimately corrected for orientation in our conscious perception.
Step-by-step explanation:
The mapping of the spatial distribution of photoreceptors across the retina to the cortical distribution of responding neurons in the cortex produces topographic representations of the line in the right visual field.
The visual field information received by the retina is inverted and reversed when it is projected onto the retina. This information is then relayed through the visual pathway to the visual cortex. In the visual cortex, the signals are processed so the final conscious perception of the visual field is correctly oriented. Notably, the foveal region of the retina has a disproportionately larger representation in the visual cortex than the peripheral regions, which is a phenomenon also observed in the somatosensory cortex's representation of the body, known as the somatosensory homunculus.