Question

Name the 5 neuron types of the retina. Which neuron type generates action potentials? a) Rods, cones, bipolar cells, horizontal cells, amacrine cells; Bipolar cells b) Rods, cones, bipolar cells, horizontal cells, amacrine cells; Rods c) Cones, bipolar cells, horizontal cells, amacrine cells, ganglion cells; Ganglion cells d) Bipolar cells, horizontal cells, amacrine cells, ganglion cells, photoreceptor cells; Bipolar cells

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: The five neuron types of the Retina are Bipolar cells, Ganglion cells, Photoreceptor cells, Horizontal cells and Amacrine cells.

The Ganglion cells generate action potentials, when a ganglion cell is depolarized to a certain degree, regenerative sodium spikes become apparent. The result is that a ganglion cell will fire action potentials at a mass influx into the optic nerve to the brain.