The Process by Which Rods and Cones Become More Sensitive

question 267

Multiple Choice

The process by which rods and cones become more sensitive to light in response to lowered levels of illumination is called:

• A) afterimage resolution.
• B) light adaptation.
• C) dark adaptation.
• D) afterimage adaptation.

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