Which of the following statements about rods and cones in the retina is TRUE?
A. Rods provide higher visual acuity than do cones.
B. Cones are found in highest density in the fovea; rods are more prevalent near the edges of the retina.
C. Rods require brighter light to activate them than do cones.
D. Rods and cones all have the same kind of opsin.
E. Cones enable us to see in dim light; rods provide color vision.
Answer: B
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