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| | :*Green - Which is sensitive to green [[light]]. | | :*Green - Which is sensitive to green [[light]]. |
| − | : When '''cone''' detects [[light]] is creates an [[Electrical Impulse|electrical impulse]] which is sent down the optic nerve to the [[brain]]. | + | : When '''cone''' detects [[light]] is creates an [[Action Potential|action potential]] which is sends an [[Impulse (Biology)|impulse]] down the optic nerve to the [[brain]]. |
Latest revision as of 15:00, 5 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A cone is a cell in the eye which can detect colour.
About Cones
- Humans have three different types of cone;
- Blue - Which is sensitive to blue light.
- Red - Which is sensitive to red light.
- Green - Which is sensitive to green light.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Cones are receptor cells in the eye which can detect colour.
About Cones
- Humans have three different types of cone;
- Blue - Which is sensitive to blue light.
- Red - Which is sensitive to red light.
- Green - Which is sensitive to green light.
- When cone detects light is creates an action potential which is sends an impulse down the optic nerve to the brain.