Helmholtz and Young's Explanation of Color Vision Is Called the ______

question 92

Multiple Choice

Helmholtz and Young's explanation of color vision is called the ______.

• A) opponent-process theory
• B) additive color mixing theory
• C) trichromatic theory
• D) reductive color mixing theory

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Definitions:

-itis

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote inflammation of an organ or tissue.

-lepsy

A suffix denoting a condition or form of seizure, such as in epilepsy.

Macula

A small central area in the retina of the eye that is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision.

Muscular

Pertaining to or involving the muscles or the flesh of the body.