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luminitza

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Neurons of the primary visual cortex that have receptive fields that can be divided into static on areas and off areas separated by straight edges are
 
  A) geniculate cells.
  B) binocular cells.
  C) simple cells.
  D) complex cells.
  E) hypercomplex cells.

Question 2

In general, neurons of the retina-geniculate-striate system respond weakly to
 
  A) monocular stimuli.
  B) diffuse light.
  C) contrast.
  D) circles of light.
  E) circular edges.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

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Answer: B





 

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