Why Do Things Appear Mainly Black or White to Us

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why do things appear mainly black or white to us in low light?

• A)No colored light is reflected to the eye.
• B)Rods are more sensitive to light than are cones.
• C)Few action potentials are stimulated in low light.
• D)Only white light is available at night.
• E)The diffused light of night does not fall on the fovea.

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