Retinal ganglion cells of the "ON" type described by Kuffler
A) fire randomly to light and dark conditions.
B) record an excitatory burst of potentials to a light placed within a circular center.
C) show suppressed numbers of potentials to a light placed within a circular center.
D) show an increased number of potentials when a light was placed onto a ring surrounding the center.
E) show a change in response rate to movement.
Answer: B
Rationale: Retinal ganglion cells of the "ON" type described by Kuffler record an excitatory burst of potentials to a light placed within a circular center.
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