Asked by Usopp Stark on Apr 24, 2024
Which of the following is a true statement about the rod photoreceptors?
A) They contain the pigment rhodopsin.
B) They are functional only in dim light.
C) The stimulus formed results from the breakdown of rhodopsin.
D) They detect even the slightest motion.
E) All of the answer choices are true.
Rod Photoreceptors
Cells in the retina of the eye responsible for vision in low light conditions.
Rhodopsin
Light-absorbing molecule in rod cells and cone cells that contains a pigment and the protein opsin.
- Elaborate on the framework and functionality of the eye’s segments and their involvement in the process of vision.
Learning Objectives
- Elaborate on the framework and functionality of the eye’s segments and their involvement in the process of vision.