“On Center” Bipolar Cells

question 4

Multiple Choice

“On center” bipolar cells

• A) Are inhibited by glutamate released by photoreceptor cells
• B) Are depolarized by glutam ate
• C) Excite on center ganglion cells
• D) Converge onto mitral and horizontal cells
• E) A and C are correct

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