The Cones of the Retina

question 34

Multiple Choice

The cones of the retina

• A)number about five million in each human eye.
• B)are specialized for seeing black and white sensations.
• C)occur most commonly in the periphery of the retina.
• D)allow us to see in dim light.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a basic building block of the nervous system responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Firing

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