The ________ in the eye converts light into nerve impulses, which are then transmitted along the optic nerve to the brain.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual signals from the retina to the brain.

Nerve Impulses

The electrical signals that travel along nerve cells (neurons) to transmit information throughout the nervous system.

Light

Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.