Regarding the Retina,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 69

Multiple Choice

Regarding the retina,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The retina consists of many more cones than rods.
• B) The retina is an area about the size and thickness of a postage stamp.
• C) Only about half of the light falling on the front of the eye ever reaches the rods and cones in the retina.
• D) The part of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye contains no rods or cones and is known as the blind spot.

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Definitions:

Nanometers

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter, commonly used to measure wavelengths of light.

Decibels

A unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound, with each ten-decibel increase representing a tenfold increase in acoustic power.

Wavelengths

The distances between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves, such as light and radio waves.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch corresponds to the vibration of different places along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.