Determine the Correct Order of Events That Occur When Light

question 84

Multiple Choice

Determine the correct order of events that occur when light strikes photoreceptor cells.
1) The bipolar cell depolarizes.
2) Action potentials are sent to the brain via the optic nerve (CN II) .
3) Light hyperpolarizes the photoreceptor.
4) Retinal ganglion cell produces action potentials.

• A)3,2,4,1
• B)1,4,2,3
• C)3,1,4,2
• D)3,4,1,2

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