“center” located in the same part of the skin as the “surround” of the first neuron. The inhibitory surrounds are produced by a pattern of neural connections known as lateral inhibitory connections. Lateral inhibition in the somatosensory system helps sharpen the tactile perception of contrasts
“center” located in the same part of the skin as the “surround” of the first neuron. The inhibitory surrounds are produced by a pattern of neural connections known as lateral inhibitory connections. Lateral inhibition in the somatosensory system helps sharpen the tactile perception of contrasts