The Photoreceptors That Number Five Million in Each Eye and Work

question 366

Essay

The photoreceptors that number five million in each eye and work best in bright light are the __________.

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Definitions:

Dermis

The layer of skin located beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles, responsible for the elasticity and strength of the skin.

Inflammatory Phase

The initial stage of the wound healing process, in which inflammation occurs to clean out the wound and prevent infection.

Hemostasis

The physiological process which stops bleeding at the site of an injury while maintaining blood in a fluid state within the vascular system.

Granulation

The formation of new, fibrous tissue during the healing process of a wound, characterized by small, red, grain-like bumps.