Asked by Deepak Anwidh on Jul 04, 2024
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Which of the following is true about color receptors?
A) Any wavelength will stimulate all four types of color receptors but will do so unequally.
B) Any wavelength will stimulate all three types of color receptors but will do so unequally.
C) Any wavelength will stimulate only one or two of the four types of color receptors.
D) Any wavelength will stimulate only one or two of the three types of color receptors.
Color Receptors
Specialized types of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for detecting color.
Wavelength
The distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of a wave, commonly used in discussions of light, sound, and other types of waves.
Stimulate
To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active.
- Clarify the foundational concepts and mechanisms of color vision, covering topics from color blindness to the Young-Helmholtz theory.
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Avela VeeighJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
There are three types of color receptors called cones that are present in our retina. They are sensitive to short (blue), medium (green) and long (red) wavelengths of light respectively. Any wavelength of light can stimulate all three types of cones, but to different extents, leading to the perception of different colors. So, option B is correct while options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the foundational concepts and mechanisms of color vision, covering topics from color blindness to the Young-Helmholtz theory.