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VISUAL CELLS.
- Source :
- Scientific American; Oct1970, Vol. 223 Issue 4, p80-91, 8p, 5 Diagrams
- Publication Year :
- 1970
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Abstract
- The article focuses on rods and cones,the visual cells in the retina of the eye. Rods and cones are exquisitely sensitive but they are also durable. The anatomy of the retina is detailed. The regeneration of rods and cones is discussed. The importance of the visual pigment in regeneration is highlighted. How blindness happens is also explained.
- Subjects :
- RETINA cytology
EYE anatomy
VISUAL pigments
CELLS
BLINDNESS
VISION
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 223
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 20581530
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1070-80