Which statement is NOT true regarding the cones that line the inside layer of the retina?
A) The cones, which are shorter and fatter than the rods, are responsible for transmitting information about color to the brain.
B) The highest concentration of cones is at the fovea.
C) The density of cones drops off quickly as you move outward toward the peripheral edges of the retina.
D) You can think of the cones as the black-and-white receptors.

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The statement "You can think of the cones as the black-and-white receptors." is not true. Cones are responsible for transmitting information about color, while rods are responsible for transmitting information about black-and-white or low light vision.

Which Statement Is NOT True Regarding the Cones That Line