The Purkinje shift _____.
A) occurs when reds appear brighter than blues in well-lit conditions, but blues appear brighter than reds in dim conditions
B) occurs when blues appear brighter than reds in well-lit conditions, but blues appear brighter than reds in dim conditions
C) occurs when details that are easily seen in well-lit conditions become more difficult to see in low-light conditions
D) demonstrates the importance of eye movements in visual pigment regeneration

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The Purkinje shift is a phenomenon where colors appear differently depending on the level of illumination. In well-lit conditions, reds appear brighter than blues, while in low-light conditions, blues appear brighter than reds. This makes A the correct choice as it describes the Purkinje shift accurately. The other options do not accurately describe the Purkinje shift.

The Purkinje Shift _____