Adelaide notices a flicker of motion out of the corner of her eye as she hurries down a dim alley late at night. Sydney deciphers a complex wiring diagram under the bright glare of her desk lamp. Adelaide's vision is driven mainly by her _____. Sydney is mainly using her ______.

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Adelaide's vision in low light conditions is primarily supported by rods, which are more sensitive in dim light. Sydney, working under bright light and focusing on detail, is using her cones, which are responsible for color vision and visual acuity.

Adelaide Notices a Flicker of Motion Out of the Corner