Now suppose a ganglion cell has an off-center, on-surround receptive field. What will be the result when…
-…a light is shined only on the surrounding, outer portion of the receptive field?
A) the cell will show activation
B) the cell will show inhibition
C) the cell will fire spontaneously at a low rate
D) the cell will show only slight activation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ganglion cells with off-center, on-surround receptive fields are activated when light is shone on the surrounding, outer portion of their receptive fields, leading to increased firing rates.

Now Suppose a Ganglion Cell Has an Off-Center, On-Surround Receptive