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visual receptors and transduction  

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  • Visual perception provides us with a wealth of information about the world around us. Eyesight enables us to perform essential activities, such as walking, reading, or driving a car, and its loss can have devastating effects on quality of life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Visual Receptors and Transduction]

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