10 Questions
Which part of the photoreceptor contains light-sensitive photopigments?
Outer segment
What distinguishes rod photoreceptors from cone photoreceptors?
Outer segment appearance
Which type of photoreceptor is more sensitive to light?
Rods
How many cones are estimated to be in each human retina?
5 million
How many rods are estimated to be in each human retina?
92 million
What is the term used to describe the presence of both rods and cones in the human retina?
Duplex retina
Which type of photoreceptor contributes to vision in nighttime lighting?
Rods
Which type of photoreceptor contributes to vision in daytime lighting?
Cones
Which type of lighting conditions involve both rods and cones in vision?
Mesopic conditions
How many types of photoreceptors are there in the retina?
2
Test your knowledge of photoreceptor structure and function with this quiz. Learn about the different regions of a photoreceptor and how they play a role in converting light into neural signals. Explore the outer segment, inner segment, cell body, and synaptic terminal of a photoreceptor and understand the function of each.
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