If we record from an on-center bipolar cell in the retina, the cell will show maximum activity if we shine a light on its entire receptive field.

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An on-center bipolar cell in the retina shows maximum activity when light is shone on the center of its receptive field and not when the entire receptive field is illuminated. This is because the surround region of the receptive field, when stimulated, inhibits the cell's response, leading to a decrease in activity if the entire receptive field is illuminated.

If We Record from an On-Center Bipolar Cell in the Retina