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Rods and Cones in the Eye
Age 12 · Biology
The retina lines the back of the eye. Rod cells help you see shapes in dim light, while cone cells help you see colors and details in brighter light.
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In the picture
- Moonlit cat: a shape seen in dim light as a gray silhouette.
- Rod-shaped cell: active in dim light.
- Daylit cat: seen in color and detail.
- Cone-shaped cell: active in bright light.
Examples
- Finding your way around a dark room by seeing shapes.
- Picking a red apple in daylight by its color.
Key takeaways
- Rod cells work in dim light and show shapes without color.
- Cone cells work in brighter light and show color and detail.
Quiz: Rods and Cones in the Eye (Age 12)
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Which cells help you see shapes in dim light without color?
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Which cells help you see colors and details in brighter light?
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What lines the back of the eye?
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