5 Questions
What is the function of the outer segment of photoreceptors?
Transduction of light energy into a receptor potential
What is the structural difference between the outer segments of rods and cones?
Rods have cylindrical or rod-shaped outer segments, while cones have tapered or cone-shaped outer segments
Where does the first step in visual transduction occur?
Outer segment
What is the role of photopigments in photoreceptors?
Absorb light and undergo structural changes to initiate visual transduction
How many types of photopigments are present in the retina?
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Test your knowledge of the physiology of vision with this quiz covering topics such as photoreceptors, photopigments, and transduction of light energy into a receptor potential in rods and cones.
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