Think about the optical illusions you observed in Activity 10. Explain the relationship between "seeing" with the eye and "perceiving" with the brain.
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The retina contains photoreceptor cells called rods and cones that convert the light into electrical signals. These signals are then sent to the brain via the optic nerve. The brain processes these signals and creates a visual image of the object we are looking Show more…
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