Refer to the Figure, Which Shows the Rate of Action

question 175

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure, which shows the rate of action potentials in a ganglion cell. The rate of action potentials in the ganglion cell being monitored is highest when

• A) a small spot of light is delivered to the center of the receptive field.
• B) the receptive field is in complete darkness.
• C) the entire receptive field is presented with a large spot of light.
• D) light outside of the receptive field is delivered.
• E) a ring of light excluding the center of the receptive field is delivered.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, enabling activities such as reasoning, learning, and comprehension.

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