The retina of the eye has rods and cones which play a crucial function in sight.

Question

Which statement explains how rods and cones work to help us see things?
(1 point)
Rods detect light; cones detect
• green, blue, and red light; and the brain combines the three colors.
Cones detect light; rods detect
O color; and the brain decomposes the color into green, blue, and red.
Cones detect light; rods detect
O green, blue, and red light; and the
brain combines the three colors.
Rods detect light; cones detect
O color; and the brain decomposes the color into green, blue, and red.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Rods detect light; cones detect color; and the brain decomposes the color into green, blue, and red.

This statement accurately describes the functions of rods and cones in the retina. Rods are responsible for detecting light and are more sensitive in low-light conditions, while cones are responsible for detecting color and function better in bright light, allowing us to perceive different colors.