A visual receptive field can best be described as:
A) the area in the visual system where all rods and cones are located
B) the area of visual space to which particular visual neurons are sensitive
C) group of sensory receptors in the primary visual cortex
D) the optic chiasm

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A visual receptive field is the specific region of visual space in which a particular neuron responds to stimuli. This is determined by the location and orientation of the neuron's dendrites and synaptic inputs.

A Visual Receptive Field Can Best Be Described As