Biochemistry of Vision Quiz

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What is the range of wavelengths for visible light in the spectrum?

  • 200nm to 500nm
  • 500nm to 800nm
  • 400nm to 700nm (correct)
  • 300nm to 600nm

What type of cells are adapted for sensing coloured vision in the human retina?

  • Ganglion cells
  • Cone cells (correct)
  • Rod cells
  • Bipolar cells

Where are the light rays focused by the lens in the eye?

  • Aqueous humour
  • Retina (correct)
  • Cornea
  • Vitreous humour

How many rod cells are present in the human retina?

<p>About 100 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the impulses initiated in the retina conducted to?

<p>Optic nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Visible Light and Vision

  • The range of wavelengths for visible light in the spectrum is between approximately 400-700 nanometers (nm).
  • The cells adapted for sensing coloured vision in the human retina are Cone cells.

Structure and Function of the Eye

  • Light rays are focused by the lens in the eye onto the Retina.
  • The human retina contains approximately 120 million Rod cells.
  • The impulses initiated in the retina are conducted to the Optic Nerve.

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