The Terms "On-Center" and "Off-Center" Refer to Which of the Following

question 202

Multiple Choice

The terms "on-center" and "off-center" refer to which of the following regarding retinal ganglion cells?

• A) The part of the visual field that excites the cell
• B) The tendency of the cell to be excited or inhibited in response to light on its center or surround regions
• C) The direction that a light stimulus comes from
• D) The type of synapses formed between photoreceptors and ganglion cells
• E) The location of the ganglion cell within the retina