In Mach Bands, the Darker Area Sends _____ Lateral Inhibition

question 31

Multiple Choice

 In Mach bands, the darker area sends _____ lateral inhibition to the lighter area than the lighter area sends to the darker area.

• A) less
• B) more
• C) the same amount of
• D) no

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Definitions:

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