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Describe the function of rods and cones of eyes.

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Rods and cones are light-sensitive cells in the retina of the eye. Rods help in night vision, while cones help in color and daylight vision.

The human retina contains millions of rods and cones that convert light into nerve signals sent to the brain.

Functions

Cell Type	Function	Active In
Rods	Detect light intensity and help in dim light vision	Night or dark conditions
Cones	Detect color and details	Daylight or bright conditions

There are about 120 million rods and 6 million cones in the human eye.
Cones are concentrated in the central part of the retina (fovea).
Deficiency of cones causes color blindness.

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