Night-Active Species Are More Likely Than Day-Active Species to Have

question 109

Multiple Choice

 Night-active species are more likely than day-active species to have ____.

• A) better peripheral vision
• B) larger blind spots
• C) a greater rod to cone ratio
• D) a greater cone to rod ratio

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Definitions:

Enzyme

Biological molecules (proteins) that act as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of neurons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate signals between neurons across synapses.

Synapse

Space between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron into which neurotransmitters are first released (also known as the synaptic gap).

Receptors

Molecules on the membranes of neurons to which neurotransmitters bind.