Hermann Von Helmholtz's Trichromatic Theory of Color Vision Suggests That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Hermann von Helmholtz's trichromatic theory of color vision suggests that

• A)every color that is perceived by humans is the result of a specific combination of up to three retinal receptors.
• B)color vision results from stimulation of specific receptors on the retina.
• C)the physiological process of color vision differs from that of monochromatic vision.
• D)color vision results from stimulation of specific receptors on the cornea.

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