What is the difference between ON-center ganglion cells and OFF-center ganglion cells? Choose the correct option

A) ON-center ganglion cells constitute about 90% of the ganglion cell population while OFF-center ganglion cells constitute about 5% of the ganglion population.
B) ON-center ganglion cells respond to stimulation of their receptive field centers with a transient burst of action potentials while OFF-center ganglion cells respond with a sustained discharge.
C) ON-center ganglion cells receive input from ON bipolar cells while OFF-center ganglion cells receive input from OFF bipolar cells.
D) In an ON-center ganglion cell, the response to stimulation of the center is canceled by the response to stimulation of the surround and this response cancellation does occur in an OFF-center ganglion cells.


Ans: C

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