The tendency of neurons in striate cortex to respond optimally to certain orientations and less to others is known as

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Orientation tuning refers to the property of neurons in the striate cortex (primary visual cortex) where they are most responsive to edges, bars, or gratings of a specific orientation, and their response diminishes as the orientation deviates from this preferred orientation.

The Tendency of Neurons in Striate Cortex to Respond Optimally