7 Questions
Which type of bipolar cells are hyperpolarized by light?
OFF bipolar cells
What is the response of ON bipolar cells to light?
Depolarization
Which cells relay indirect photoreceptor input to bipolar cells?
Horizontal cells
What is the function of horizontal cells in the circuitry of bipolar receptive fields?
Indirect input from photoreceptors
What is the role of glutamate in categorizing bipolar cells into ON and OFF classes?
No role
What happens to bipolar cells when light is shined onto a cone?
Hyperpolarization
What is the effect of light on OFF bipolar cells?
Hyperpolarization
Test your knowledge of bipolar cell receptive fields and their classification into ON and OFF classes. Explore the circuitry involved in the formation of these receptive fields and understand the role of photoreceptors and horizontal cells.
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