Human Performanceeasy#921
Night vision primarily uses:
A
rod cells in the peripheral retina
CorrectB
cone cells in the fovea
C
the optic nerve only
D
colour-sensitive cells
Explanation
Rod cells, located mainly in the peripheral retina, are responsible for night (scotopic) vision as they are more sensitive to low light.
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