What Is One Difference Between Simple Cells and Complex Cells

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is one difference between simple cells and complex cells?

• A)A simple cell responds to all wavelengths whereas complex cells respond only to wavelengths in their particular wavelength tuning.
• B)Simple cells are connected only to LGN cells, but not to V2 cells, whereas complex cells receive input from both the LGN and V2.
• C)A complex cell will respond to a dark bar on a light background and a light bar on a dark background, but a simple cell will only respond to one or the other.
• D)Simple cells respond to movement better than complex cells do.

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