The First Step in the Visual Transduction Process That Occurs

question 63

Multiple Choice

The first step in the visual transduction process that occurs in the retina is

• A)activation of amacrine cells.
• B)absorption of scattered light by the pigmented epithelium.
• C)interruption of the dark current.
• D)absorption of light by photopigments.
• E)generation of action potentials in the optic nerve.

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