Generally,more receptors synapse onto each bipolar cell in the periphery than in the fovea.

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This is true because in the periphery of the retina, the photoreceptor cells are more spread out and therefore each bipolar cell needs to receive input from multiple photoreceptor cells to create a visual signal. In the fovea, photoreceptor cells are tightly packed which means that each bipolar cell only needs to receive input from one photoreceptor cell.

Generally,more Receptors Synapse onto Each Bipolar Cell in the Periphery