A visual interneuron's receptive field is defined as the
A) portion of the visual field to which the interneuron fails to respond.
B) group of photoreceptors providing the interneuron with input.
C) combination of the interneuron and the cells with which it communicates.
D) location on the retina where light affects the interneuron's activity.

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A visual interneuron's receptive field is the area of the visual field where light affects the interneuron's activity. It is the specific location on the retina where the interneuron receives input from photoreceptors.

A Visual Interneuron's Receptive Field Is Defined as the