A Key Function of Rod Photoreceptors Is to

question 87

Multiple Choice

A key function of rod photoreceptors is to

• A) detect colors.
• B) detect fine details in the visual field.
• C) detect light under low levels of illumination.
• D) detect light under high levels of illumination.
• E) detect the texture of the visual scene.

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