Which statement is correct? Simple cells:
A) Have a receptive field that can be mapped into excitatory and inhibitory zones.
B) Are not orientation selective.
C) Respond well regardless of exact stimulus position in the receptive field.
D) Are the most common type of cortical cell.

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Simple cells have a receptive field that can be divided into excitatory and inhibitory zones, allowing for orientation selectivity. They also exhibit some degree of position selectivity within their receptive fields. While they are a common type of cortical cell, they are not the most common.

Which Statement Is Correct? Simple Cells