Which of the following characteristics is true of head - direction cells but not of place cells?
A) Head-direction cells cease their activity when the animal ceases moving.
B) Head-direction cells continue to be active even when the animal is restrained.
C) The activity of head-direction cells is sensitive to changes in environmental cues.
D) The activity of head-direction cells is insensitive to changes in environmental cues.

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Head-direction cells continue to be active even when the animal is restrained, whereas place cells require movement and changes in environment to remain active.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is True of Head -