What occurs during lateral inhibition?
A) Adjacent cells in the visual system fire independently of one another and cause multiple inhibitory action potentials.
B) Bright lights inhibit the firing of retinal cells.
C) The absence of light inhibits cell firing in the visual system.
D) Neurons that extend sideways inhibit the activation of neighboring cells.

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During lateral inhibition, neurons that extend sideways inhibit the activation of neighboring cells. This allows for the sharpening of sensory information and the enhancement of contrast between stimuli.

What Occurs During Lateral Inhibition