In which of the following cells of the retina are action potentials generated as a result of exposure to light?

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Action potentials are generated in the ganglion cells of the retina as a result of exposure to light. The ganglion cells are the output cells of the retina and send visual information to the brain via the optic nerve. The other cells listed (horizontal cells, amacrine cells, and bipolar cells) are involved in processing visual information within the retina but do not generate action potentials.

In Which of the Following Cells of the Retina Are