Practice mode Coordination and Control

Which receptors in the retina convert light energy into nerve impulses?

Correct answer D. Rods and cones

Explanation

Rods and cones are photoreceptors containing light-sensitive pigments. Light changes these pigments, producing electrical changes that lead to impulses in the optic nerve.

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