The three types of wavelength referred to in the trichromatic theory of color vision are ________.
A) hue, lightness, and brightness
B) opponent, afterimage, and mixing
C) long, medium, and short
D) high, moderate, and low

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The trichromatic theory proposes that our color perception is based on three types of cones in the retina that are most responsive to different wavelengths of light. These three types of cones are often referred to as long (L), medium (M), and short (S) because they are most sensitive to light at long, medium, and short wavelengths, respectively.

The Three Types of Wavelength Referred to in the Trichromatic