Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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14. Which statement about eye is false
a. Cones are very sensitive to dim illumination
b. Retinal ganglion cells are the only cell type in the retina which fire an action potential
c. Cones are concentrated in the fovea
d. Rods are concentrated in the periphery of the retina
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