Assume That Cell a of the Visual System Laterally Inhibits

question 63

Multiple Choice

Assume that cell A of the visual system laterally inhibits the output of the adjacent cell, B. In terms of brightness contrast, what further effect will cell A have on cell B?

• A) The more cell A is excited, the more its excitation will spread to cell B
• B) The more cell A is excited, the greater the inhibition effect on cell B.
• C) The more cell A is excited, the more it will reduce the receptive field of cell B.
• D) Cell A's effect on cell B will reverse from an inhibitory effect to an excitatory effect after intense stimulation.

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