Lateral Inhibition Via Amacrine Cells in the Mammalian Retina

question 71

Multiple Choice

Lateral inhibition via amacrine cells in the mammalian retina

• A)underlies habituation of vision.
• B)enhances visual contrast.
• C)prevents bleaching in bright light.
• D)is required for colour vision to occur.
• E)recycles neurotransmitter molecules.

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