Suppose you stare at an illustration of the American flag for a while, then glance at a blank white page. The red stripes look green when you glance at the blank page because Multiple Choice the receptor cells for the green component of the pairing begin to adapt. the receptor cells for the red component of the pairing become fatigued. cones responsive to green light begin firing. consive to red light stop firing.

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The phenomenon you're describing is related to the concept of color afterimages, which occur due to the adaptation of photoreceptor cells in the eyes. When you stare at a specific color for an extended period, the cells that respond to that color can become fatigued or less responsive.

In the case of the American flag, when you look at the red stripes, the receptor cells for the red component (the cones that are sensitive to red light) become fatigued. When you then look at a blank white page, the fatigued red receptors do not respond as strongly, while the receptors for green light remain active. This imbalance leads to the perception of the red stripes appearing green on the white page.

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**the receptor cells for the red component of the pairing become fatigued.**
The red stripes appear green on the white page because the cells that detect red light become tired from looking at the red stripes for a long time. When you look at the white page, these tired red cells don't respond as much, making the red stripes seem green.

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