If Debbie stares at an illustration of the American flag for a while and then glances at a blank, white page, she will be able to view the image of the flag, but the red stripes will turn green on the blank page. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?
A. The cones responsive to red light stop firing.
B. The receptor cells for the red component of the red-green pairing become fatigued.
C. The cones responsive to green light begin firing.
D. The receptor cells for the green component of the red-green pairing begin to adapt.
Answer: B
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