As the Football Game Continued into the Night,LeVar Noticed That

question 129

Multiple Choice

As the football game continued into the night,LeVar noticed that he was having difficulty distinguishing the colors of the players' uniforms. This is because the ________,which enable color vision,have a ________ absolute threshold for brightness than the available light intensity.

• A)rods; higher
• B)cones; higher
• C)rods; lower
• D)cones; lower

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) to stress theorized by Hans Selye, illustrating how stress affects the body over time.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the stress response, where the body can no longer resist the stressors and may lead to burnout or health problems.

Chronic Headaches

Persistent and recurring headaches that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life.