Understanding Light Reception and Vision

Front

What is the mechanism for receiving light and transforming it into electrical energy?

Back

The mechanism involves the retina.

Front

How are images focused on the retina?

Back

Images are focused upside-down on the retina.

Front

What types of cells are contained in the retina for vision?

Back

The retina contains rods for low light vision and cones for color vision.

Front

What do ganglion cells in the brain detect?

Back

Ganglion cells detect pattern and movement.