Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (2nd Edition) (What's New in Anatomy & Physiology)
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Chapter 15, Problem 9CYR
Which cells in the retina are depolarized in darkness?
a. Rods and cones
b. Bipolar cells
c. Retinal ganglion cells
d. All of the above
e. Only rods
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