A Motion-Selective Neuron, M, Receives Signals from Two Neurons with Receptive

question 15

Essay

A motion-selective neuron, M, receives signals from two neurons with receptive fields RF₁ and RF₂. RF₁ is 3.0° of visual angle to the left of RF₂. The circuit leading from the RF₁ neuron to M has a 0.51-second delay, and for the nondelayed RF2 neuron, transmission time to M is 0.01 seconds. What is the preferred direction and speed of motion for M?

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