The Rods of the Retina

question 477

Multiple Choice

The rods of the retina

• A)are densely packed in an area called the fovea.
• B)are specialized for color sensations.
• C)function best in dim light.
• D)are specialized for picking up on fine detail.

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Definitions:

Primary Sexual Characteristic

The main reproductive organs and structures that are present at birth and are directly involved in reproduction.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical traits not directly involved in reproduction but indicative of sex, such as enlarged breasts in females and deeper voices in males.

Ovaries

Female gonads that primarily produce estrogen and progesterone, but also produce lesser amounts of androgens (such as testosterone). Site of egg (ovum) production in females.

Identity Status

The stage or condition of an individual's identity in relation to personality development, often in terms of crises or commitments.