A series of cells that completes a full cycle of stimulus-orientation preferences is called:
A) a column
B) a hypercolumn
C) a blob
D) an interblob

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A hypercolumn consists of cells that complete a full cycle of stimulus-orientation preferences, ranging from 0 degrees to 180 degrees. It includes multiple columns and represents a complete map of the visual field. A column (choice A) is a smaller unit within a hypercolumn that consists of cells that respond to the same orientation preference. Blobs (choice C) and interblobs (choice D) are structures within the primary visual cortex that are involved in color processing, not orientation specificity.

A Series of Cells That Completes a Full Cycle of Stimulus-Orientation