A Researcher Has Identified the Receptive Field for a Neuron

question 66

Multiple Choice

A researcher has identified the receptive field for a neuron and has determined that the receptive field has a center-surround organization.If the researcher were to shine light into the entire receptive field,including both the center and the surrounding areas,we would expect the neuron to

• A)continue firing at its resting rate.
• B)increase its firing rate.
• C)decrease its firing rate.
• D)cease firing.

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