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Rod-Cone Interaction  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • Reciprocal action of two vertebrate photoreceptor cells (RODS AND CONES). Rod-cone interaction occurs during MESOPIC VISION in which both rods and cones are active in light transduction to the VISUAL CORTEX. Such interaction can influence visual sensitivity and luminous efficiency.

History note

  • 2009

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D055258

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