After Staring at a Particular Color for a Long Time

question 215

Multiple Choice

After staring at a particular color for a long time and then looking at a white background, a negative afterimage occurs because the ____.

• A) cones that were not used as much to sense the particular color are well-rested and therefore respond more readily to the white background
• B) well-rested rods take over the task of sensation, thus distorting the color that is sensed
• C) parts of the cells that continually responded to the color are worn out and therefore don't respond as readily to the white background
• D) parts of the cells that continually respond to white are worn out and therefore don't respond as readily to the white background

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