Which statement is TRUE regarding a simple cell?
A) It responds to a light bar on a dark background as well as to a dark bar on a light background.
B) Its response strength is affected not only by the orientation of the bar, but also by the luminance contrast of the bar with its background.
C) It responds to a wider range of stimuli at a wider range of locations.
D) It responds to a small spot of light.

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Simple cells in the visual cortex are sensitive to the orientation of a bar of light as well as the contrast between the bar and its background, affecting their response strength.

Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding a Simple Cell