Facial recognition embedded in our brains The visual cortex contains neurons dedicated to this. What traits does the brain "pick up" first? The shape of the eyes👀 So the neurons make the first conclusion — whether or not this is a human face. Then the brain compares it with other images stored in memory, and identifies a familiar person. When this area of the cortex is affected, "recognition" is lost☝🏻 Yet visual acuity may remain at the same level, since other neurons are responsible for it.