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 colour vision to occur.
E)recycles neurotransmitter molecules.

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Lateral inhibition via amacrine cells enhances visual contrast by inhibiting neighboring cells, which sharpens the boundaries of visual stimuli and improves edge detection.

Lateral Inhibition Via Amacrine Cells in the Mammalian Retina