Why Do You See Color Better in the Fovea Than

question 136

Multiple Choice

Why do you see color better in the fovea than in the periphery?

• A) The fovea is closer to the pupil.
• B) The fovea is closer to the optic nerve.
• C) The fovea has a higher metabolic rate.
• D) The fovea has more cones.

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