A single neuron in area VI that fires continuously when a line in the visual field is orientated to the right at 45 degrees:
A)will not fire when the line is orientated to the left at 45 degrees.
B)also will fire continuously when the line is orientated to the right at 15 degrees.
C)also will fire continuously when the line is vertical.
D)will not fire when the line is orientated to the right at 60 degrees.

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Neurons in the primary visual cortex (V1) are orientation-selective, meaning they respond best to specific angles. A neuron tuned to 45 degrees will not fire for a line oriented at 45 degrees to the left, as it is selective for the specific orientation to the right.

A Single Neuron in Area VI That Fires Continuously When