Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Concerning Rod

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true concerning rod and cone cells?

• A) Both have an outer segment jointed to an inner segment by a short stalk.
• B) Both contain a deep purple pigment called rhodopsin.
• C) Both have pigment molecules embedded in the membrane of the outer segment.
• D) Both contain retinal, a derivative of vitamin A.
• E) Both have synaptic vesicles at the synaptic endings of the inner segment.

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Definitions:

Social Learning

A theory that posits people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation and interaction with others.

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A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Variable-Ratio

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Fixed-Ratio

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