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‘Adaptation’ of eyes in dark is due to

a)

Depletion of vision pigment in rod

b)

Depletion of vision pigment in cones

c)

Repletion of vision pigment in rods

d)

Repletion of vision pigment in cones

Which of the following statements is correct regarding receptors in the skin?



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‘Adaptation’ of eyes in dark is due to

a)

Depletion of vision pigment in rod

b)

Depletion of vision pigment in cones

c)

Repletion of vision pigment in rods

d)

Repletion of vision pigment in cones

Which of the following statements is correct regarding receptors in the skin?

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Retina of eye consists of photoreceptor neurons,  rods and cones. Rods contains rhodopsin, which consists of the protein scotopsin and retinene, (a derivative and vitamin-A). Rods are highly sensitive to dim light and are specialized for night, vision.

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