In lateral inhibition, the greater the stimulation of a receptor, the ______ the inhibition of its neighbor, and thus the ______ the perception.

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Lateral inhibition is a process in which the more a receptor is stimulated, the more it inhibits its neighboring receptors. This increased inhibition enhances the contrast in the signal being processed, making the perception of the stimulus seem "darker" or more pronounced against its background.

In Lateral Inhibition, the Greater the Stimulation of a Receptor