Which Statement Applies to Cones

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement applies to cones?

• A)They are most abundant in the periphery of the retina.
• B)They are more numerous than rods.
• C) They have high sensitivity to light.
• D) They are responsible for colour vision.

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Definitions:

Inferior Oblique

A muscle in the eye that contributes to upward and outward eye movement.

Extrinsic Eye Muscles

Six muscles that control eye movement and position, enabling complex motions and stabilization of gaze.

Rotates

To turn or revolve around an axis or a center.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve responsible for controlling most of the muscles of facial expression and conveying taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.