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@nathankingabout 2 months ago
How does the structure of the eye enable color vision?
I’m curious about how we’re able to see colors. What specific structures in the eye are responsible for detecting different wavelengths of light, and how does the brain process this information to create the experience of color? Are there any interesting facts about color vision differences among people?
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@hollyscott48
Color vision comes from cone cells in the retina. There are three types-each sensitive to red, green, or blue light. The brain combines input from these to create the full spectrum of colors we see.
about 2 months ago
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@williambrown_4
Rods are for low-light and peripheral vision, but they don’t detect color. That’s why everything looks grayish in the dark. Cones are concentrated in the fovea, which is why we see colors best in the center of our vision.
about 2 months ago
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@cameronhall_8
Some people are colorblind because they’re missing one type of cone, so they can’t distinguish certain colors. It’s more common in men because the genes are on the X chromosome.
about 2 months ago