× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Cell Biology
New Topic  
ppk ppk
wrote...
Valued Member
On Hiatus
Posts: 3560
Rep: 58 2
13 years ago
Describe how lateral inhibition allows for localization of stimuli.
Read 3638 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Educator
13 years ago
Lateral inhibition increases the contrast between the activated receptor field and the nearby inactive fields. If a stimulus activates four primary neurons, each of these will activate their secondary neurons. The secondary neuron that is closest to the stimulus suppresses the response of the other three activated secondary neurons while allowing its own signal to proceed on its pathway without interference. This allows for a greater contrast between the center and sides of the receptive field and a more precise location of stimuli.
savio,  durrutia
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Bold
Italic
Underline
Strikethrough
Subscript
Superscript
Insert Math Equation
Font Name
Font Color
Align left
Center
Align right
Bullet list
Numbered list
Insert a horizontal rule
Insert a table
Insert a Quote
View source
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1358 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 268
  
 384
  
 713
Your Opinion
What's your favorite math subject?
Votes: 679
Previous poll results: Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?