The Receptor Cells That Convert Light Energy into Neural Signals

question 157

Multiple Choice

The receptor cells that convert light energy into neural signals are called

• A) bipolar cells.
• B) ganglion cells.
• C) rods and cones.
• D) feature detectors.

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