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Sustained and transient cortical neurones in area 18 of the cat

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The majority of the simple cells in area 18 of the cat's visual cortex gave pure transient responses to flashing slits of light. A few simple cells gave sustained responses to stationary slits of light. All of the complex cells encountered gave transient responses.

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  1. T. Nikara

    Present address: Department of Physiology, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Japan

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  1. Bionics Research Section, Electrotechnical Laboratory, Nagatacho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo, Japan

    S. Yamane, T. Nikara & N. Sugie

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Yamane, S., Nikara, T. & Sugie, N. Sustained and transient cortical neurones in area 18 of the cat. Experientia 33, 477–479 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922221

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