The "dark current" of photoreceptors refers to

A.  the exit of Na+ and Ca2+ out of  the cell when light is not hitting the cell.
B.  the entry of Na+ and Ca2+ into the cell when light is not hitting the cell.
C.  the entry of K+ into the cell when light is not hitting the cell.
D.  the exit of K+ out of  the cell when light is not hitting the cell.


B

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