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Explain the Concept of a Receptive Field in the Visual

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Explain the concept of a receptive field in the visual system and provide an example of this concept for a ganglion cell within the cat retina.


Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A component of the autonomic nervous system that readies the body for immediate action during emergencies, known as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, reducing the heart rate and promoting maintenance activities.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Sympathetic Arousal

The activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, preparing the body for a "fight or flight" response.

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