The Trichromatic Theory of Color Vision Is Based on the Idea

question 160

Multiple Choice

The trichromatic theory of color vision is based on the idea that the retina contains __________

• A) three classes of cells that alter their rates of firing according to color.
• B) three types of rods that respond to different saturation levels.
• C) rods, cones and a third type of cell called a muon that, depending upon the hue, stimulates different combinations of cones to fire.
• D) three types of cones that respond maximally to one of three colors - red, green or blue.

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