An Electrode Is Inserted Obliquely into Area V1

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Essay

An electrode is inserted obliquely into area V1. Describe the changes in the characteristics of the neurons successively encountered as the electrode penetrates deeper into V1. A second electrode is inserted perpendicularly into area V1. What are the characteristics of the successively encountered neurons as the second electrode penetrates deeper into V1?

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