Sustained and transient neurones in the cat's retina and lateral geniculate nucleus

1. Cat retinal ganglion cells may be subdivided into sustained and transient response‐types by the application of a battery of simple tests based on responses to standing contrast, fine grating patterns, size and speed of contrasting targets, and on the presence or absence of the periphery effect. The classification is equivalent to the ‘X’/‘Y’ (linear/nonlinear) subdivision of Enroth‐Cugell & Robson which is thus confirmed and extended.

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