A complex cell responds to a pattern of light in a particular orientation.

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Complex cells are a type of neuron in the visual cortex that respond to a specific orientation of visual stimuli, such as lines or edges moving in a particular direction. They are named "complex" because they have more complex receptive fields than simple cells, meaning they respond to a wider range of stimuli and are less sensitive to the exact placement of the stimulus within their receptive field.

A Complex Cell Responds to a Pattern of Light in a Particular