Asked by
Harriet Whitehead
on Nov 03, 2024Verified
The optic nerve is made up of the axons of
A) ganglion cells.
B) bipolar cells.
C) cones.
D) rods.
Ganglion Cells
Types of neurons located near the inner surface of the retina of the eye, which process visual information and send it to the brain.
Axons
Long, thread-like structures in neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, crucial for neural communication.
Optic Nerve
A nerve in the head responsible for conveying images from the retina to the brain.
- Understand the structure and function of the human sensory systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and function of the human sensory systems.