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Eye
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The Retina and Photoreception
The retina is the neural tissue lining the back of the eye. It contains photoreceptor cells—rods and cones—which convert photons into electrical signals.
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Vision
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The retina contains two primary types of photoreceptor cells: rods and cones. Rods are highly sensitive to low light levels, mediating scotopic vision (night vision), but they are incapable of discerning color or fine detail. Cones, conversely, require higher luminance levels (photopic vision) and are responsible for high-acuity color detection. Humans typically possess three types of [cones…