Which of the following statements regarding vision is NOT true?
A)Vertebrate rods and cones hyperpolarize in response to light.
B)Insects and birds can often see into the ultraviolet range.
C)Bright light will often produce action potentials in both rods and cones.
D)Rhodopsin is found in the membrane of rods.

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Bright light produces hyperpolarization in rods and cones, not action potentials. Action potentials are produced by downstream cells, such as bipolar cells and ganglion cells, in response to the hyperpolarization of rods and cones.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Vision Is NOT True