By inserting tiny microelectrodes into single cells in the visual cortex of cats, Hubel and Wiesel were able to determine __________
A) cats cannot see red.
B) each neuron responded only to specific patterns.
C) all cats are color blind.
D) cats have specialized 'mouse receptors.'

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Hubel and Wiesel's experiment with microelectrodes revealed that each neuron in the visual cortex of cats responded only to specific patterns, known as its receptive field. They were able to map out the receptive fields of many individual neurons, and their work helped to advance our understanding of how the visual system processes information. The other answer choices are not supported by their findings.

By Inserting Tiny Microelectrodes into Single Cells in the Visual