Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 45 - Sensory Systems - 45.4 - Photoreceptors Respond to Light - 45.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 978: 3

Answer

Light penetrates through layers of transparent neurons, including ganglion, amacrine, bipolar, and horizontal cells. The rod and cone photoreceptors at the posterior of the retina absorb the photons and the signal converges at the ganglion cells before being transmitted to the brain.

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Light penetrates through layers of transparent neurons, including ganglion, amacrine, bipolar, and horizontal cells. The rod and cone photoreceptors at the posterior of the retina absorb the photons and the signal converges at the ganglion cells before being transmitted to the brain.
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