The Receptive Field of a Visual Cell Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The receptive field of a visual cell refers to the

• A) range of wavelengths of light the cell reacts to.
• B) length of time necessary for the cell to integrate information at the ganglion level of the retina.
• C) cell's degree of sensitivity or receptivity.
• D) collection of rod and cone receptors that funnel signals to a particular visual cell in the retina.

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