please select all correct options In the eye A) contraction of the ciliary muscles decreases the curvature of the lens. B) lateral inhibition by horizontal cells increases visual contrast. C) there are more cones in the fovea of the retina than there are rods. D) the rods take less than three minutes to fully adapt to dim illumination. E) visual acuity is best at the optic disc.
please select all correct options In the eye A) contraction of the ciliary muscles decreases the curvature of the lens. B) lateral inhibition by horizontal cells increases visual contrast. C) there are more cones in the fovea of the retina than there are rods. D) the rods take less than three minutes to fully adapt to dim illumination. E) visual acuity is best at the optic disc.
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In the eye
A) contraction of the ciliary muscles decreases the curvature of the lens.
B) lateral inhibition by horizontal cells increases visual contrast.
C) there are more cones in the fovea of the retina than there are rods.
D) the rods take less than three minutes to fully adapt to dim illumination.
E) visual acuity is best at the optic disc.
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