Chapter 6: Part 4 Flashcards
1
Q
what do the outer segment of rods and cones contain?
A
several hundred of lamellae
2
Q
where are photopigments located?
A
on the membrane of the lamellae
3
Q
photopigments consist of two molecules known as…
A
opsin and retinal
4
Q
why are carrots good for your vision?
A
retinal is is synthesized from vitamin A, which is found in carrots
5
Q
what does photopigment do?
A
it is responsible for transduction of visual information
