The Process by Which Rods and Cones Become More Sensitive

question 20

Multiple Choice

The process by which rods and cones become more sensitive to light in response to lowered levels of illumination is called ________.

• A) afterimage resolution
• B) afterimage adaptation
• C) dark adaptation
• D) light adaptation

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