Colour vision in bright light is provided by the retinal receptors called
- A. rods
- B. bipolar cells
- C. cones
- D. ganglion cells
Explanation
Cones, concentrated in the fovea, work in bright light and distinguish colours in three types. Rods are far more light sensitive and serve dim vision but give no colour, which is why colours fade at dusk.
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