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tatyanajohnson

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How do rods differ from cones in the retina?
 
  a. Rods are less sensitive to light than cones.
  b. In contrast to cones, rods are optimally activated by light entering the center of the eye.
  c. Unlike cones, rods cannot detect color.
  d. Rods provide the ability to see sharper images than cones.

Question 2

In what orientation are images projected onto the retina?
 
  a. mirrored but right side up
  b. upside down and reversed
  c. upside down but not reversed
  d. tilted left in the right eye, and tilted right in the left eye



debra928

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b



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