The amount of glutamate release from photoreceptors of the vertebrateeye is highest whena. an animal is in full sunlight.b. an animal is in a completely dark place.c. an animal is in a dimly lit place.d. Na+ channels of the photoreceptors are closed.e. Both a and d are true.
The amount of glutamate release from photoreceptors of the vertebrateeye is highest whena. an animal is in full sunlight.b. an animal is in a completely dark place.c. an animal is in a dimly lit place.d. Na+ channels of the photoreceptors are closed.e. Both a and d are true.
Chapter30: Sensory Perception
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The amount of glutamate release from photoreceptors of the vertebrate
eye is highest when
a. an animal is in full sunlight.
b. an animal is in a completely dark place.
c. an animal is in a dimly lit place.
d. Na+ channels of the photoreceptors are closed.
e. Both a and d are true.
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