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Section 5

Vision

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Light

Light is composed of photons that make up electromagnetic waves, which are characterized by wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

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Anatomy of the Eye

Many structures in the human eye, such as the cornea and fovea, process light so it can be deciphered by rods and cones in the retina.

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Transduction of Light

Light is tranduced in rods and cones; visual information is processed in the retina before entering the brain.

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Visual Processing

Visual signals are processed in the brain through several different pathways.

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