A large object, such as a tree trunk, will cause _____.
A) every neuron in one location column to fire, but no firing in any other column
B) a limited number of neurons to fire in only one ocular dominance column
C) firing of neurons in a number of different columns
D) every neuron in an orientation column to fire, but not in the location columns

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A large object, such as a tree trunk, will stimulate different parts of the visual field, leading to firing of neurons in a number of different columns. It is unlikely that only one location or orientation column will be activated, and the limited number of neurons in one ocular dominance column will also not be sufficient to represent a large object.

A Large Object, Such as a Tree Trunk, Will Cause