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Photoreceptors are neurons within the light sensitive area of the eye, the retina. There are two main types of photoreceptors: rods and cones. Rods are responsible for light, being sensitive to bright lights; and cones are responsible for color, with their ability to distinguish between different wavelengths. A third type of photoreceptor was discovered in the 1990s, called Photosensitive ganglion cells. These photoreceptors are primarily responsible for the synchronization of an organism's circadian rhythm, and also regulate the release or repression of melatonin, a sleep hormone.
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What are the 2 types of photoreceptors?
On-center photoreceptors and Off-center photoreceptors.
What are photoreceptors and their functions?
Photoreceptors sense light. They are what allows you to see.
Which structure of the eye contains the photoreceptors?
no. they are called eyes. photoreceptors are cells within the eye that respond to light such as cones and rods.
What do photoreceptors do?
Light
What has the author Alan Fein written?
Alan Fein has written: 'Photoreceptors' -- subject(s): Photoreceptors, Vision
What do photoreceptors responde to?
Light
What cells of the retina detect light?
the answer is photoreceptors. search photoreceptors to figure out what they are.
What are the two of photoreceptors?
rods and cones
What is the location of the photoreceptors of the eye?
Retina.
How are cones and rods different?
There are two types of visual receptors (photoreceptors) in the retina:1. Cones = photoreceptors for color vision; produce sharp images.2. Rods = photoreceptors for night vision; produce silhouettes of imagesThey are named for their shapes.
What are the receptors for light?
Photoreceptors - rods and cones.
Which type of stimulus is detected by photoreceptors?
light
