The terms "on-center" and "off-center" refer to which of the following regarding retinal ganglion cells?
A) The part of the visual field that excites the cell
B) The tendency of the cell to be excited or inhibited in response to light on its center or surround regions
C) The direction that a light stimulus comes from
D) The type of synapses formed between photoreceptors and ganglion cells
E) The location of the ganglion cell within the retina

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"On-center" and "off-center" refer to the tendency of retinal ganglion cells to be excited or inhibited in response to light on their center or surround regions. On-center cells are excited by light in the center of their receptive field, while off-center cells are inhibited by light in the center of their receptive field.

The Terms "On-Center" and "Off-Center" Refer to Which of the Following