A Unique Feature of the Retinal Circuitry Is That

question 7

Multiple Choice

A unique feature of the retinal circuitry is that

• A) rods send signals through cones which then activate the ganglion cells.
• B) light must pass through the circuitry in order to stimulate the photoreceptors.
• C) the rods are packed together at the center of the retina.
• D) there are more cones than rods in the retina.
• E) photoreceptors do not influence the activity of surrounding nerve cells.

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