The Visual System Is Sometimes Described as Having a Very

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Essay

The visual system is sometimes described as having a very large "dynamic range" - that is, it is capable of responding to sensory stimuli over a large degree of stimulus (light) intensities. Why is this important? Decide whether this description is accurate, justify your response, and describe specific mechanisms that allow detection of light over such a broad range of intensities.

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