Asked by
Shantel Marshall
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Hamdi wakes up in the middle of the night and tries to see the clock in the dim light.The hands of the clock are very faint.He will more likely be able to read the time if he looks at the
Clock with his ________ because it has the largest number of ________.
A) fovea;rods
B) periphery;rods
C) fovea;cones
D) periphery;cones
Fovea
is the central area of the retina, where visual acuity is highest.
Rods
Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels, distinguishing them from cones which are responsible for color vision and function well in bright light.
Cones
Cells in the eye's retina, known as photoreceptors, enable color perception and operate optimally under well-lit conditions.
- Explore the processes involved in modifying vision under various illumination levels and the function of rods and cones in these adjustments.
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AP
Learning Objectives
- Explore the processes involved in modifying vision under various illumination levels and the function of rods and cones in these adjustments.