Rods Differ from Cones in That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Rods differ from cones in that:

• A)Rods function better in photopic conditions.
• B)Rods are not found in the fovea.
• C)There are three types of rods,each with different spectral sensitivity.
• D)Rods hyperpolarize in response to light.
• E)Rods,because of their synaptic connections,are capable of high spatial resolution.

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