Why Do You See Faint Light Better in the Periphery

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Multiple Choice

Why do you see faint light better in the periphery of your vision than in the center?​

• A)In the periphery, more receptors converge their input onto the next cells.
• B)​The pupil casts a shadow over the center of the retina.
• C)​The cornea focuses light mainly toward the periphery of the retina.
• D)​The periphery has a higher percentage of cones.

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