Which Theory of Color Vision Explains That Each of the Cones

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which theory of color vision explains that each of the cones in the retina contains a different type of iodopsin that breaks down when struck by light, triggers action potentials, and sends neural messages to the brain?

• A) opponent-process theory.
• B) trichromatic theory.
• C) three-opponent theory.
• D) stage primary theory.

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