Cones Have Higher Acuity Than Rods Because

question 216

Multiple Choice

Cones have higher acuity than rods because

• A)cones respond more to long wavelengths of light
• B)there are three types of cones
• C)there is little convergence in the cone pathways within the retina
• D)there are more cones than rods
• E)the photopigment in cones breaks down more rapidly than the photopigment in rods.

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