This chapter delves into the intricate workings of our vision system, highlighting the roles of cones and amacrine cells in color perception and the impact of damage to amacrine cells in conditions like diabetic retinopathy. It explores the interaction of different types of cells in the eye, how they influence color perception, and the histological changes caused by high blood sugar levels that affect vision.
'A' - Todays term from the Anatomy & Physiology textbook is " Amacrine Cells ".
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