The first neurons capable of generating action potentials in the transmission pathway for visual information detected by rods and cones are the__________cells.
A) bipolar
B) ganglion
C) vertical
D) horizontal
E) amacrine

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Ganglion cells are the first cells in the pathway of visual information that are capable of generating action potentials. Bipolar cells, which receive inputs from rods and cones, do not generate action potentials but instead use graded potentials to communicate with ganglion cells.

The First Neurons Capable of Generating Action Potentials in the Transmission