A child notices that, after he is tucked into bed at night and the light is turned off, he can't see much of anything. But if he keeps his eyes open, over time he can see his toys scattered around the room
He doesn't know it, but this dark adaptation comes about because of the
a. improved sensitivity of his rods over time.
b. improved sensitivity of his cones over time.
c. improved sensitivity of amacrine cells over time.
d. presence of horizontal cells in his eyes.
Answer: a. improved sensitivity of his rods over time.
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