The Receptor Cells in the Retina That Enable Us to See

question 285

True/False

The receptor cells in the retina that enable us to see in dim light are the cones; the cells that enable us to see colour and sharp images are the rods.

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Definitions:

Synaptogenesis

The process in which neurons form synapses and increase connections between neurons.

Working Memory

The component of the information processing system that holds and processes information that is being manipulated, encoded, or retrieved and is responsible for maintaining and processing information used in cognitive tasks.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition affecting the retina, leading to vision loss, primarily in older adults, characterized by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina known as the macula.

Visual Atrophy

The deterioration or weakening of vision or visual capacity, often due to the degeneration of optic structures.