Which of the Following Ganglion Cells in the Retina Would

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following ganglion cells in the retina would be maximally stimulated under the conditions listed?

• A) No light falling on the receptive field of an on-center ganglion cell
• B) Light falling on the receptive field's center of an off-center ganglion cell
• C) Light falling on the receptive field's surround of an on-center ganglion cell
• D) Light falling on the receptive field's surround of an off-center ganglion cell
• E) Light falling outside of the receptive field of an on-center ganglion cell

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