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Which photoreceptor is specialized for vision in dim light and allows us to see shapes and movement, and which is specialized for colour and visual acuity?

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To answer the question regarding the specialized photoreceptors in the human eye, we can break it down into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Types of Photoreceptors**: - The two main types of photoreceptors in the vertebrate retina are **rods** and **cones**. 2. **Function of Rods**: ...
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