To help discriminate the location of a touch stimulus, neurons at the center of the receptive field can inhibit those at the edge, a process known as __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Lateral inhibition

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Match the hormone with the best description.A. Aids in spermatogenesisB. Inhibits FSH secretionC. Menstrual cycleD. Increases flexibility of connective tissueTestosterone

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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