What Happens When Rods and Cones Are Exposed to Light

question 143

Multiple Choice

What happens when rods and cones are exposed to light?

• A)They undergo accommodation.
• B)They undergo a chemical reaction that results in a neural signal.
• C)They become more light-sensitive and thus cause an increase in visual acuity.
• D)They create problems with dark adaptation in the fovea.

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