The Human Eye

Cone cells

Cone cells Light Light passes through and fall on the cone cells.

The cone cells function in conditions of bright light. They perceive color and transmit the information to the brain via nerve connections. Cone cells do not function during conditions of low light. Other cells known as rod cells become very sensitive in the dark and allow the eye to see in low light conditions.

The fovea contains a high concentration of cone cells and this allows for the formation of images with a great deal of detail.

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