Which Process Allows More Light to Reach the Periphery of the Retina

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which process allows more light to reach the periphery of the retina?

• A) accommodation of the lens
• B) transduction of the blind spot
• C) dilation of the pupil
• D) sensory adaptation of feature detectors

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