James is comparing recordings of a rod's reaction to a very bright light and a dim light. He soon observes that the bright light produces _________ in the rod compared with activity in the dim light.
A) greater hyperpolarization
B) less hyperpolarization
C) greater depolarization
D) little change

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When exposed to a bright light, the rod photoreceptor experiences greater hyperpolarization, resulting in a stronger signal being sent to the brain. In contrast, exposure to dim light results in less hyperpolarization and a weaker signal sent to the brain.

James Is Comparing Recordings of a Rod's Reaction to a Very