A simple cell that responds maximally to an edge with a 90-degree (i.e. ,vertical)orientation would
A)respond almost as well to an edge with a 180-degree orientation.
B)respond almost as well to an edge with either an 80-degree or a 100-degree orientation.
C)not respond to an edge with any orientation other than exactly 90 degrees.

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Simple cells in the visual cortex are known for their orientation selectivity, meaning they respond best to edges of a specific orientation. A cell that responds maximally to a 90-degree orientation would likely also respond, though less maximally, to orientations close to 90 degrees, such as 80 or 100 degrees, due to the gradual decrease in response as the edge orientation moves away from the cell's preferred orientation.

A Simple Cell That Responds Maximally to an Edge with a 90-Degree