In the context of the visual system, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the functionality of rods in the retina?

A. Ray is reading under a bright light in the library.
B. Marcus is trying to find his seat in the dark in a movie theater.
C. Shelby is window shopping on her favorite street during the day.
D. Andrew is watching a football match on the television in his living room.


Answer: B

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