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During prolonged exposure to intense light, the intracellular concentration of cGMP in rod cells

A. Increases drastically
B. Remains completely constant
C. Decreases significantly
D. Fluctuates rhythmically

📝 Explanation

Light activates phosphodiesterase, which aggressively breaks down cGMP. The drop in cGMP closes sodium channels, leading to the hyperpolarization of the rod cell.

📖 Additional Information

  • Increases drastically
  • Remains completely constant
  • Decreases significantly
  • Fluctuates rhythmically

Light activates phosphodiesterase, which aggressively breaks down cGMP. The drop in cGMP closes sodium channels, leading to the hyperpolarization of the rod cell.

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