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Lateral Inhibition in the Retina

Synopsis
The types of cell in the cat’s retina and their basic actions are explained with the help of an animated diagram. Extracellular microelectrode recording from the axon of the ganglion cell is then shown. The centre and inhibitory surround of a receptive field are plotted experimentally. Returning to the animated diagram the inhibitory effect is explained and finally an experimental demonstration of lateral inhibition is given.*
Series
Neurophysiology of Perception, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 10 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1972
Availability
Hire
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Uses
Final courses.
Subjects
Biology; Psychology
Keywords
cats; cells; eyes; laboratory experiments; vision

Credits

Producer
David Rowan
Contributor
Margaret Williams
Cast
Colin Blakemore 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

Brain Sciences Information Project

Distributor

Name

BSIP Europrofile Ltd

Phone
020 8946 8644
Fax
020 8946 4599
Address
Hill House
96 Wimbledon Hill
London
SW19 7PB
Notes
Contact: Dr Hartley Millar (2/01), e-mail hmillar@cix.couk

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