Rods are primarily located in the:
A) fovea
B) periphery of the retina
C) iris in farsighted individuals
D) optic nerve

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Rods, which are responsible for vision in low light conditions, are primarily concentrated in the periphery of the retina. The fovea, which is located in the center of the retina, contains mainly cones, which are responsible for color vision and visual acuity in well-lit conditions. The iris is not responsible for the location of rods or cones, and the optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that carry visual information from the retina to the brain.

Rods Are Primarily Located in The