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