A collection of photoreceptors organized in such a way that a light excites the photoreceptors in the middle but inhibits photoreceptors toward the outside is also known as a(n)___________.

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A collection of photoreceptors organized in such a way that a light excites the photoreceptors in the middle but inhibits photoreceptors toward the outside is known as a center-surround receptive field. This is a type of receptive field commonly found in the visual system, particularly in the retina and lateral geniculate nucleus. It helps to enhance the contrast and edges of visual stimuli, as well as to filter out irrelevant background information.

A Collection of Photoreceptors Organized in Such a Way That