Which of the Following Is True About Vision in Dim

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about vision in dim light situations?

• A) S-, M-, and L-cone opsins are not sensitive enough to detect dim light
• B) Only photoreceptors containing rhodopsin are activated in very dim light
• C) The peripheral retina is more sensitive to dim light than the fovea.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Color Processing

The ability of the brain to perceive and interpret varying wavelengths of light as different colors.

Red

A primary color that is associated with various meanings and emotions, from danger and passion to celebration, depending on cultural context.

Green

A color in the spectrum visible to the human eye, associated with growth, nature, and renewal.

Blue Cones

Blue cones are photoreceptive cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to blue light, playing a key role in color vision.