MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which neurons in your eye can detect all colors of light?
A
Rods
B
Pyramids
C
Cubes
D
Cones
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The retina is covered with millions of light sensitive cells called rods and cones. When these cells detect light, they send signals to the brain. Cone cells help detect colors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each cone responds best to a specific color of light, whereas the rods respond best to white light 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The optic nerve is responsible for color vision. This is because the optic nerve is a structure which carries all visual information from the eyes to brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cone cells are of three types: Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B) cells. Each type of cone cell responds to a range of wavelengths, with a particular wavelength showing the maximum response.

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