Which of the following is TRUE regarding receptive fields?
A. Receptive fields are based on the targets of the cell's axon.
B. Only cones have receptive fields with sensitivity to changes in illumination.
C. Receptive fields increase in size as they pass through the visual system.
D. Receptive fields are of a constant size throughout the visual system.
Answer: C
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