Detail Page

  • 576039922625316288019966046681440998151402PublicAssets/3635This image captures the many layers of nerve cells in the retina. The top layer (green) is made up of cells called photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals to relay to the brain. The two best-known types of photoreceptor cells are rod- and cone-shaped. Rods help us see under low-light conditions but can't help us distinguish colors. Cones don't function well in the dark but allow us to see vibrant colors in daylight. <br></br> This image was part of the <em>Life: Magnified</em> exhibit that ran from June 3, 2014, to January 21, 2015, at Dulles International Airport.Wei Li, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of HealthWei Li, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of HealthPhotograph

    Topic Tags:

    Cells

    The eye uses many layers of nerve cells to convert light into sight

    View EntryAdd to My Images

    This image captures the many layers of nerve cells in the retina. The top layer (green) is made up of cells called photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals to relay to the brain. The two best-known types of photoreceptor cells are rod- and cone-shaped. Rods help us see under low-light conditions but can't help us distinguish colors. Cones don't function well in the dark but allow us to see vibrant colors in daylight.

    This image was part of the Life: Magnified exhibit that ran from June 3, 2014, to January 21, 2015, at Dulles International Airport.

    Source

    Wei Li, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

    Credit Line

    Wei Li, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

    Record Type

    Photograph

    ID

    3635

My Images/Videos