The process by which rods and cones become more sensitive to light in response to lowered levels of illumination is called:
A) afterimage resolution.
B) light adaptation.
C) dark adaptation.
D) afterimage adaptation.

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The process of becoming more sensitive to light in response to lowered levels of illumination is called dark adaptation. This allows the rods and cones in our eyes to adjust to the lower light conditions and perceive details more clearly.

The Process by Which Rods and Cones Become More Sensitive