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TVarnum

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Simple cells of the primary visual cortex
 
  A) have receptive fields with static on and off areas that are separated by a straight edge.
  B) do not have receptive fields.
  C) have receptive fields that cannot be divided into static on and off areas.
  D) have two receptive fields.
  E) are in lower layer IV.

Question 2

Like simple cells, complex cortical cells
 
  A) have rectangular receptive fields.
  B) respond best to straight-line stimuli in a particular orientation.
  C) are unresponsive to diffuse light.
  D) respond to contrast.
  E) all of the above



johnharpe

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E



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