A Single Neuron in Area VI That Fires Continuously When

question 238

Multiple Choice

A single neuron in area VI that fires continuously when a line in the visual field is orientated to the right at 45 degrees:

• A)also will fire continuously when the line is orientated to the left at 45 degrees.
• B)will fire at a lower rate when the line is orientated to the right at 15 degrees.
• C)also will fire continuously when the line is vertical.
• D)will not fire when the line is orientated to the right at 60 degrees.

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