When a Simple Cell in Visual Cortex Fires Action Potentials

question 52

Multiple Choice

When a simple cell in visual cortex fires action potentials, what information is most likely being conveyed?

• A) There is diffuse light in the area of the receptive field.
• B) There is a bar of light in the receptive field.
• C) There is a vertical bar of light in the receptive field.
• D) There is a vertical bar of light moving from left to right in the receptive field.
• E) There is a corner within the receptive field.

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