People, Such as Pilots, Who Have to Move Quickly from Lighted

question 525

Multiple Choice

People, such as pilots, who have to move quickly from lighted surroundings to night darkness use red light illumination. This is because

• A)red light slows down dark adaptation.
• B)the rods are insensitive to red light.
• C)the cones are insensitive to red light.
• D)red light is a stimulating color and tends to keep pilots and military personnel aroused and alert.

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Definitions:

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are converted into long-term memories, making them stable and long-lasting.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to face a threat or flee to safety.

Long-Term Potentiation

An enduring improvement in communication strength between two neurons due to their simultaneous stimulation.

Firing Potential

The electrical charge difference that triggers a neuron to release chemical signals to communicate with other neurons or muscles; also known as action potential.