The process of adjusting to conditions of lower lighting by increasing the sensitivity of rods and cones is known as _____.

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Dark adaptation is the process by which the eyes adjust to conditions of lower lighting by increasing the sensitivity of rods and cones in the retina. This allows us to see more clearly in low light environments. Negative adaptation, desensitization, and saturation are not the correct terms to describe the process of adjusting to low lighting.

The Process of Adjusting to Conditions of Lower Lighting by Increasing