Which of the Following Is True of Melanopsin

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of melanopsin?

• A) Melanopsin is found within rods but not cones.
• B) Melanopsin is found within cones but not rods.
• C) Melanopsin activity is suppressed by light.
• D) Melanopsin is found within ganglion cells.
• E) Melanopsin in rods is a cue that resets SCN clock cells.

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