The rods and cones are collectively referred to as
A) photoreceptors.
B) the hemiretina.
C) the fovea.
D) ganglion cells.
E) vitreous humor.

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The rods and cones are the two types of specialized cells in the retina that are responsible for detecting light and initiating the process of vision. Collectively, they are called photoreceptors because they convert light into electrical signals that the brain can interpret as visual images.

The Rods and Cones Are Collectively Referred to as