Laurence is able to drive his car within a lane since he can clearly see the lines and edge of the road. His nervous system enhances his ability to see edges by ______.
A) an illusion created in the retina called lateral inhibition
B) activation of V1 by the cones
C) activating his rods and cones simultaneously
D) enhancing his ability to see red versus green

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Lateral inhibition is a process in which the stimulation of one neuron reduces the activity of its neighboring neurons. This process enhances the ability of the nervous system to detect edges and contrast between different visual stimuli. Therefore, option A is the most suitable choice as it explains how Laurence's nervous system enhances his ability to see edges, allowing him to drive within a lane. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the specific mechanism behind edge detection in the nervous system.

Laurence Is Able to Drive His Car Within a Lane