Rods, a type of photoreceptor cell, respond to light (stimulus) by

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Rods hyperpolarize in response to light, which is a decrease in the membrane potential making the inside of the cell more negative compared to the outside. This process is opposite to depolarization, which would make the cell more positive inside. Hyperpolarization in rods leads to a decrease in neurotransmitter release at the synapse with bipolar cells, thereby transmitting the signal that light has been detected.

Rods, a Type of Photoreceptor Cell, Respond to Light (Stimulus)