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tuning curves  

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  • The neurons within each sensory system must collectively encode the vast ranges of stimulus information that are environmentally relevant to the organism. A ubiquitous characteristic of neurons in all sensory systems, however, is their sensitivity to a wide range of stimulus parameters. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Tuning Curves]

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