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What is the main function of the pigment layer in the retina?
What is the main function of the pigment layer in the retina?
To prevent light reflection throughout the eyeball.
Which layer of the retina contains the cell bodies of the rods and cones?
Which layer of the retina contains the cell bodies of the rods and cones?
- Inner limiting membrane
- Pigmented layer
- Ganglionic layer
- Outer nuclear layer (correct)
The foveal region of the retina is primarily composed of rods.
The foveal region of the retina is primarily composed of rods.
False (B)
The outer segment of the cone is _____ in shape.
The outer segment of the cone is _____ in shape.
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What type of photochemical is found in the outer segment of rods?
What type of photochemical is found in the outer segment of rods?
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Which of the following statements about the fovea is true?
Which of the following statements about the fovea is true?
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The inner segment of the rod or cone contains the usual _____ with cytoplasmic organelles.
The inner segment of the rod or cone contains the usual _____ with cytoplasmic organelles.
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