The receptive field of a visual neuron is the area of the
A) striate cortex within which stimulation can activate the neuron.
B) striate cortex within which stimulation can inhibit the neuron.
C) visual field within which the suitable visual stimulus can influence the firing of the neuron.
D) retina within which stimulation with diffuse light can activate the neuron.
E) either A or B

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The receptive field of a visual neuron refers to the region of the visual field that can influence the activity of the neuron. It is the specific area within which the presence of an appropriate visual stimulus can modify the neuron's firing rate. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option D is incorrect because it refers to the receptive field of a photoreceptor rather than a visual neuron, and option E is incorrect because it includes two contradictory options (A and B).

The Receptive Field of a Visual Neuron Is the Area