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The process of lateral inhibition in sensory processing functions primarily to

A. Amplify all incoming sensory signals
B. Enhance the contrast and sharpen the localization of a stimulus
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C. Suppress sensory adaptation
D. Increase the speed of action potential conduction

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Lateral inhibition occurs when a strongly stimulated central neuron inhibits its less-stimulated neighbors via interneurons. This isolates the signal, improving stimulus localization and contrast.

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  • Amplify all incoming sensory signals
  • Enhance the contrast and sharpen the localization of a stimulus
  • Suppress sensory adaptation
  • Increase the speed of action potential conduction

Lateral inhibition occurs when a strongly stimulated central neuron inhibits its less-stimulated neighbors via interneurons. This isolates the signal, improving stimulus localization and contrast.

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