When attempting to locate a constellation in the night sky, Sally notices that she can see the stars better if she doesn't look directly at them. In doing this, the light from the star she wishes to see falls away from the fovea to the part of the retina that has a higher concentration of _________, which are better adapted to seeing at night.
A)cones
B)ganglion cells
C)nerves
D)rods

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Rods are more sensitive to low light levels than cones and are thus better adapted for night vision. This phenomenon, where peripheral vision is more sensitive to dim light, is due to the higher concentration of rods away from the fovea.

When Attempting to Locate a Constellation in the Night Sky