The visual sensory receptor cells that transform light energy into a neural signal are the:
A) bipolar cells in the blind spot.
B) ganglion cells in the optic disk.
C) bipolar cells in the optic nerve.
D) rods and cones in the retina.

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Rods and cones in the retina are the visual sensory receptor cells that transform light energy into a neural signal. Bipolar cells and ganglion cells are also important in the visual processing pathway but do not directly transform light energy into a neural signal. The blind spot refers to the area of the retina where the optic nerve exits and contains no photoreceptor cells.

The Visual Sensory Receptor Cells That Transform Light Energy into a Neural