Asked by Tiffany McClendon on May 26, 2024
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Which of the following forms the optic nerve?
A) the fovea
B) ganglion cells
C) bipolar cells
D) the blind spot
Ganglion Cells
Type of neurons found in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors via intermediate bipolar cells and transmit it to the brain.
Optic Nerve
An optic nerve that carries sight data from the retina directly to the brain.
Blind Spot
A region in the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells, resulting in an area with no vision.
- Explain the neural pathways involved in visual processing, including the optic nerve and ganglion cells.
Verified Answer
BB
Belda BalderasMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The optic nerve is formed by the axons of ganglion cells that come together at the back of the eye and exit through the optic disc, otherwise known as the blind spot. The fovea and bipolar cells are involved in the initial processing of visual information, but do not form the optic nerve.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the neural pathways involved in visual processing, including the optic nerve and ganglion cells.