Explain What Happens During Dark Adaptation, Including the Importance of Rhodopsin

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Essay

Explain what happens during dark adaptation, including the importance of rhodopsin, how long dark adaptation takes to occur, how it can be wiped out, and how it can be speeded up.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Juice

A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to aid in digestion.

Bicarbonate Ions

are negatively charged ions that act as a buffer in blood and help maintain the body's pH balance.

Splenic Flexure

The part of the large intestine where the transverse colon turns downward on the left side of the body, near the spleen.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system responsible for water absorption and feces formation.