Which of the following is a true statement about the rod photoreceptors?
A) They contain the pigment rhodopsin.
B) They are functional only in dim light.
C) The stimulus formed results from the breakdown of rhodopsin.
D) They detect even the slightest motion.
E) All of the answer choices are true.

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A) They contain the pigment rhodopsin - True
B) They are functional only in dim light - True
C) The stimulus formed results from the breakdown of rhodopsin - True
D) They detect even the slightest motion - False, rod cells detect light intensity, not motion. 
Therefore, all of the answer choices except D are true.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Rod