In the Visual System,the Main Function of Rods and Cones

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the visual system,the main function of rods and cones is to

• A)maintain the shape and structure of the eye.
• B)reduce the amount of light entering the fovea.
• C)transmit light energy to the iris and the pupil.
• D)convert light into electrochemical impulses.

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