Which of the following ganglion cells in the retina would be maximally stimulated under the conditions listed?
A) No light falling on the receptive field of an on-center ganglion cell
B) Light falling on the receptive field's center of an off-center ganglion cell
C) Light falling on the receptive field's surround of an on-center ganglion cell
D) Light falling on the receptive field's surround of an off-center ganglion cell
E) Light falling outside of the receptive field of an on-center ganglion cell

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Off-center ganglion cells are maximally stimulated when light falls on the surround of their receptive field, as this inhibits the center and excites the surround, leading to increased firing.

Which of the Following Ganglion Cells in the Retina Would