The Initial Stage of Dark Adaptation Curve (E

question 207

Multiple Choice

The initial stage of dark adaptation curve (e.g., the first 5 minutes) is controlled by the _____________, whereas the second or later part of the darkness adaptation curve (e.g., after 5 minutes) is determined specifically by the functioning of the _____________.

• A)pupil; rods
• B)rods; cones
• C)cones; rods
• D)ganglion cells; cones

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Definitions:

Precipitation

Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Curved Ridges

Natural elevations or landforms that form a curved or arc-shaped pattern, typically the result of tectonic, erosional, or volcanic activities.

Glacier

A large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow, which shapes the landscape as it flows.

Continental Collision

The process where two continental tectonic plates collide, resulting in mountain building and seismic activity.