Why Do Things Appear Mainly Black or White to Us

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The diffused light of night does not fall on the fovea.
• B) Colored light does not strike the retina in low light.
• C) Few action potentials are generated in low light.
• D) Only white light is available at night.
• E) Rods are more sensitive to light than are cones.

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