C. hyperpolarized, decreases Upon emerging from a darkened area like a movie theater during daylight, our eyes are initially extremely sensitive to light. This is because
A. our pupils are wide open and take some time to close.
B. the proportion of our retinal in the cis- conformation is high.
C. the proportion of our retinal in the trans- conformation is high.
D. our rods and cones are already highly hyperpolarized from the previous dark conditions.
E. All of the answers are correct.
B. the proportion of our retinal in the cis- conformation is high.
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