Foveal Cones Provide Greater Visual Acuity Than Rods Because _____

question 106

Multiple Choice

Foveal cones provide greater visual acuity than rods because _____.

• A) there are more cones than rods
• B) each cone is connected to only one bipolar cell
• C) cones are larger than rods
• D) the cone's shape enhances the encoding of a wider variety of detail

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