Hubel and Wiesel Have Shown That Cells Located in the Brain's

question 200

Multiple Choice

Hubel and Wiesel have shown that cells located in the brain's primary visual cortex respond to ____ stimuli.

• A) very general
• B) intense
• C) very specific
• D) weak

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