The Cones-Only Curve in a Dark Adaptation Experiment Is Obtained

question 33

Multiple Choice

The cones-only curve in a dark adaptation experiment is obtained by:

• A) having a person suffering from glaucoma as the participant.
• B) ensuring the spot of light falls only on the fovea.
• C) ensuring the spot of light is away from the fovea.
• D) having a rod monochromat as the participant.

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

The principal glia of the peripheral nervous system, responsible for the formation of myelin.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, comprising nerves that connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs, essential for relaying sensory and motor information.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axons of many neurons, acting as insulation to speed the transmission of electrical impulses.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, enabling faster transmission of electrical signals.