Rod-Cone Interaction

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - F02.830.816.964.186.624 - G11.561.790.964.186.624 - G14.935.186.624