Simple cells in the primary visual cortex selectively respond to visual stimuli based on
A)direction of stimulus motion.
B)stimulus color.
C)stimulus orientation.
D)distance of the stimulus from the viewer.

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Simple cells in the primary visual cortex respond selectively to the orientation of visual stimuli, meaning they are sensitive to the angle at which lines or edges appear in the visual field. They are not selective for direction of motion or color, and distance of the stimulus from the viewer is not a factor in their response.

Simple Cells in the Primary Visual Cortex Selectively Respond to Visual