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    The Role of the Photoreceptors in the Eye Is to Convert
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The Role of the Photoreceptors in the Eye Is to Convert

Question 172

Question 172

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The role of the photoreceptors in the eye is to convert the physical stimulus of light into a nerve impulse that can be relayed to the brain. This process is known as _________________.

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