OPPONENT CELLS

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N., Pam M.S.
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neurons within the ocular system which depolarize whenever a specific stimulant comes on in the core of the neuron

OPPONENT CELLS: "Opponent cells primarily serve the purpose of distinguishing color."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. NEURON (NEURONE)
  2. ON CELLS (ON CELLS)
  3. OFF CELLS (OFF CELLS)
  4. ON-OFF CELLS
  5. ON RESPONSE
  6. OFF RESPONSE (OFF RESPONSE)
  7. CENTER-SURROUND ANTAGONISM
  8. INTERNEURON
  9. TUNING CURVE
  10. NEUROTRANSMITTER
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "OPPONENT CELLS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/opponent-cells/ (accessed January 22, 2020).
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