When Red Light Strikes a Certain Set of Cones, a Particular

question 45

Multiple Choice

When red light strikes a certain set of cones, a particular bipolar cell connected to them increases its activity. When green light strikes the same cones, the bipolar cell decreases its activity. This observation tends to support which theory?

• A) the Gestalt theory
• B) the opponent-process theory
• C) the retinex theory
• D) the trichromatic theory

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Definitions:

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