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what is the primary function of rods in the human eye? adjusting the eyes focus; detecting fine detail and color; protecting the eye from intense light; seeing in low light conditions
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Rods are photoreceptor cells in the human retina specialized for low-light vision, as they are highly sensitive to dim light but do not detect color or fine detail. Adjusting focus is done by the ciliary muscles, protecting from intense light is the role of the iris, and detecting fine detail/color is the function of cone cells.
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Seeing in low light conditions