Damage to the Fovea Would Have the GREATEST Effect on

question 114

Multiple Choice

Damage to the fovea would have the GREATEST effect on

• A) night vision.
• B) peripheral vision.
• C) detecting fine detail.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

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