Visual Perception: How Neurons Map Our Reality
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 30, 2026
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a neuron in the striate cortex with a receptive field with an elongated centre and 2 flanking regions. Also called simple cortical cell. Compare it with complex cell.
SIMPLE CELL: “A simple cell is a neuron.”