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The visual receptors (rods and cones) are located in the

A) retina.
B) pupil.
C) optic nerve.
D) lens.

Visual Receptors

Specialized cells located in the retina that convert light into neural signals enabling vision.

Retina

A membrane located at the rear of the eyeball made up of light-sensitive cells that initiate nerve signals, which are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain to create a visual perception.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that function in color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity.

  • Appreciate the structural distinctions and functions that rods and cones serve in the human retina.
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Brandon SealyOct 30, 2024
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