Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 35, Problem 2PL
We are able to see color because the eye contains
a. me1anin.
b. an optic disc.
c. rods.
d. cones.
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