Simple Cells of the Primary Visual Cortex

question 94

Multiple Choice

Simple cells of the primary visual cortex

• A) have receptive fields with static "on" and "off" areas that are separated by a straight edge.
• B) do not have receptive fields.
• C) have receptive fields that cannot be divided into static "on" and "off" areas.
• D) have two receptive fields.
• E) are in lower layer IV.

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