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Over-stimulation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Over-stimulation refers to a state where the rods and cones in our eyes become overwhelmed and are unable to respond effectively to light stimuli.

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