Specialized Cells: Rods and Cones

Question 1

Rods and Cones are ____________ photoreceptor cells.

Answer 1

specialized

Question 2

Where are the Rods and Cones?

Answer 2

Rods at the back of the retina
Cones in the middle of the retina

Question 3

What shape are Rods?

Answer 3

They are cylinder-shaped (Rod-shaped)

Question 4

What do Rods detect?

Answer 4

Rods detect the presence of light in your eye. They primarily detect the shape and movement of the things we see.

Question 5

What are Rods sensitive too?

Answer 5

Rods are sensitive to light/dark changes

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE - Rods work better in bright environments

Answer 6

FALSE - Rods work better in dim environments

Question 7

Do Rods give up peripheral vision?

Answer 7

Yes, Rods give us peripheral vision.

Question 8

What shape are Cones?

Answer 8

Cones are Cone shaped

Question 9

What do Cones detect?

Answer 9

Cones detect the presence of colour in light but they primarily detect colours and details of what we see

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE - Cones work better in bright environments

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

What are the 3 colours of Cones?

Answer 11

The 3 colours of Cones are Red, Green and Blue. This allows us to see all colours because of the additive theory of colour