People, such as pilots, who have to move quickly from lighted surroundings to night darkness use red light illumination. This is because
A)red light slows down dark adaptation.
B)the rods are insensitive to red light.
C)the cones are insensitive to red light.
D)red light is a stimulating color and tends to keep pilots and military personnel aroused and alert.

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The rods, which are responsible for vision in low-light conditions, are insensitive to red light. This means that using red light preserves the night vision capabilities of the eye by not stimulating the rods, allowing a person to adapt more quickly to darkness after being in a lighted environment.

People, Such as Pilots, Who Have to Move Quickly from Lighted