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Describe the function of rods and cones of eyes


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Rods and cones:

  1. The retina's rods and cones are the sensors that allow to see.
  2. They are the components of the eye that convert light entering the eye into electric signals that the brain's visual processing area can understand.
  3. Cones are responsible for colour vision.

Function of rods and cones of eyes:

Rods

Cones

1.The rods detect the amount of light in your environment1.The cones detect the colours and clarity of the items.
2.Rods are sensitive to dim light.2.Cones are sensitive to strong light

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