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A dynamic model of the receptive field of L2-cells in the carp retina is developed by using our experimental results on the basis of physiological and morphological evidences. Linear spatial summation is assumed in the model for the interactions among L2-cells. Linear forward and feedback loops are also assumed for the interactions between L2-cells and cones. The model has dynamic properties similar to the ones of the receptive field of L2-cells: L2-cells respond faster as the size of a light spot is enlarged and the L2-cells nearer to the center of the light spot respond faster. It is suggested that the faster responding properties of L2-cells are due to the feedback action.
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Fukurotani, K., Hara, KI. A dynamic model of the receptive field of L-cells in the carp retina. Biol. Cybernetics 20, 1–8 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00350994
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