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topjm [15]
3 years ago
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When his husband turns out the light at night, Rodney cannot see anything at all in his bedroom. After a while his eyes adjust a

nd he can see some shapes in the darkness of the room, but he cannot see any colors. Which sensory receptors are responsible for processing his ability to see objects in the darkness?
Biology
1 answer:
saul85 [17]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

rod photoreceptors

Explanation:

The retina of the eye has 2 types of sensory receptors or photoreceptors. They are the rod cells and the cone cells. The rod cells mostly found at the outer edge of the retina of the eye, which are numerous and more sensitive compared to the cone cells. The cone photoreceptors are found in the macula.

The rod photoreceptors are responsible for night vision mainly and function in dim light or less intense light, while the cone receptors are responsible for color sensitivity.  

The rod photoreceptors are responsible for processing his ability to see objects in the darkness.

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