Psychiatry and Psychology

Rod-Cone Interaction

Reciprocal action of two vertebrate photoreceptor cells (RODS AND CONES). Rod-cone interaction occurs during MESOPIC VISION in which both rods and cones are active in light transduction to the VISUAL CORTEX. Such interaction can influence visual sensitivity and luminous efficiency.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Reciprocal action of two vertebrate photoreceptor cells (RODS AND CONES). Rod-cone interaction occurs during MESOPIC VISION in which both rods and cones are active in light transduction to the VISUAL CORTEX. Such interaction can influence visual sensitivity and luminous efficiency.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Interaction, Rod-Cone
  • Interactions, Rod-Cone
  • Rod Cone Interaction
  • Rod-Cone Interactions

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Dark Adaptation (1969-2008)
  • Photoreceptor Cells (1969-2008)

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  1. F02w.830w.816w.964.186w.624
  2. G11.561.790w.964.186w.624
  3. G14.935.186w.624

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rod-Cone Interaction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055258. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055258
  2. Rod-Cone Interaction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69901198