Rod cells are photoreceptors that function in low light using rhodopsin, are monochromatic, and are abundant in the periphery for peripheral vision, synapsing with single bipolar neurons for poor resolution.
Rod cells are photoreceptors that function in low light using rhodopsin, are monochromatic, and are abundant in the periphery for peripheral vision, synapsing with single bipolar neurons for poor resolution.
| Front | rod cell |
|---|---|
| Back | photoreceptor; functions in low light; contains rhodopsin; monochromatic; abundant at the periphery of the retina, for peripheral vision; synapse with single bipolar neuron - poor resolution |
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