PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Photoreceptors are ____
A
light receptors
B
temperature receptors
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rod and cone photoreceptors are specialized neurons that function in the initial step of vision. These light-sensitive cells lie at the back of the retina adjacent to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a cell layer that is vital for the survival of photoreceptors.

Detailed explanation-2: -As we have seen from the morphological appearances described above, two basic types of photoreceptor, rods and cones, exist in the vertebrate retina (Fig.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones. Rods are more sensitive to light, making them primarily responsible for vision in low-lighting conditions like at night. Cones are less sensitive to light and are most active in daylight conditions. The cones are also responsible for color vision.

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