Anatomical structures

Cones and Rod

Cones and Rod
Anatomical structures Cones and Rod

Definition: Sensory cells designed to detect and convert light. The BATONNETS and CONES are the PHOTORECEPTORS of the vertebrate RETINE.

Hierarchical classification

  • Nervous system
  • Neuron
  • Afferent neuron
  • Photoreceptors
  • Vertebrate photoreceptors

See also

  • Retinal rod
  • Retinal ganglion cell
  • Retinal cone

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