Which of the following pairs is considered to be an example of opposing color-sensitive neurons?
A)green/orange
B)red/pink
C)yellow/blue
D)black/brown

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Yellow and blue are considered to be opposing colors because neurons that respond to yellow light are excited while neurons that respond to blue light are inhibited, and vice versa. This phenomenon is known as the opponent process theory of color vision. The other pairs listed are not considered to be opposing color-sensitive neurons.

Which of the Following Pairs Is Considered to Be an Example