Lateral inhibition via amacrine cells in the mammalian retina
A) underlies habituation of vision.
B) enhances visual contrast.
C) prevents bleaching in bright light.
D) is required for color vision to occur.
E) recycles neurotransmitter molecules.

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Lateral inhibition via amacrine cells enhances visual contrast by decreasing the activity of neighboring retinal cells, leading to increased sensitivity to light and dark contrasts.

Lateral Inhibition Via Amacrine Cells in the Mammalian Retina