Photo Receptors Which See Best at Night Are the _______

question 22

Multiple Choice

Photo receptors which see best at night are the _______.

• A) foveas
• B) cones
• C) shafts
• D) rods

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Definitions:

Fovea

is the central area of the retina, where visual acuity is highest.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels, distinguishing them from cones which are responsible for color vision and function well in bright light.

Cones

Cells in the eye's retina, known as photoreceptors, enable color perception and operate optimally under well-lit conditions.

Periphery

The outer limits or edge of an area or object, often used metaphorically to describe those not in the main or central part of a group or activity.