The fovea is to ____ as the periphery of the retina is to ____.

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The fovea is responsible for detailed color vision, which is mediated by cones, while the periphery of the retina is responsible for peripheral vision, which is mediated by rods. Therefore, choice B (cones; rods) is the correct answer. Choices C and D are incorrect because both the fovea and the periphery of the retina are involved in both near and far vision, respectively.

The Fovea Is to ____ as the Periphery of the Retina