Empa 13th May Flashcards
1
Q
Rod cells contain…
A
Rhodopsin
2
Q
Come cells contain…
A
Iodopsin
3
Q
Visual acuity
A
The ability to distinguish between two separate light sources
4
Q
Retinal coverage
A
3 rod cells connected to a single bipolar neurone and need to reach a threshold to create an action potential
5
Q
Fovea
A
Directly behind the pupil to gain the maximum light intensity. Cone cells focus here
6
Q
Optic nerve
A
Bundle of bipolar neurones that send impulses to the brain
7
Q
Sensory reception
A
Function of the sensory organ
8
Q
Sensory perception
A
Making sense of the information from receptors
