The Idea That the Eye Contains Separate Receptors for Red

question 77

Multiple Choice

The idea that the eye contains separate receptors for red, green, and blue is known as the __________ theory.

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

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including the nerves and ganglia.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that orchestrates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.