In essence,on-center and off-center cells of the retina-geniculate-striate system respond best to
A) straight lines.
B) movement.
C) contrast.
D) circles.
E) dots of light.

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On-center and off-center cells are cells within the retina that respond differently depending on whether the light is in the center or periphery of their receptive field. These cells respond best to contrast, which refers to the difference in brightness between the light and surrounding areas. Therefore, the best choice is C.

In Essence,on-Center and Off-Center Cells of the Retina-Geniculate-Striate System Respond