When a Rod Is Stimulated by Light

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a rod is stimulated by light,

• A) the retinal changes from the 11- cis to the 11- trans form.
• B) cGMP decreases and sodium channels close.
• C) less neurotransmitter is released.
• D) the plasma membrane becomes hyperpolarized.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of not choosing the next best alternative when making a decision.

Leisure

Time utilized for enjoyment and relaxation, free from the obligations of work or serious responsibilities.

Substitution Effect

The change in demand for a good that results from a change in price, making the good more or less expensive relative to other goods.

Price Change

An alteration in the cost of a good or service, which can affect demand and supply dynamics in the market.