Table 1.

Parameters of the model fits and tuning widths of subgroups of neurons

CellsNo. of cellsNonlinear interaction coefficient b of SNL model fit (mean ± SD)Exponent n of PWS model fit (median, no. of cells)Tuning width to unidirectional stimuli (mean ± SD)
All202 (100%)−0.007 ± 0.0581.5 (n = 201)99 ± 22°
Averaging85 (42%)−0.004 ± 0.0281.2 (n = 84)105 ± 18°
Side-biased79 (39%)0.001 ± 0.0791.7 (n = 79)99 ± 19°
2-peak38 (19%)−0.03 ± 0.0523.7 (n = 38)85 ± 27°