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As with all nerves in the human body, the optic nerve transmits information. In this case, the optic nerve specifically transmits information from the retina of the eye to the brain for analysis and integration, resulting in the perception of "sight."
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∙ 9y agoThe optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the impulses formed by the retina and transmits information to the brain.
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∙ 11y agosupply the sensory ability of the eyes to receive light. Detect the presence of light.
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Cranial nerves that have some function in vision include the?
Optic nerve and occulomotor nerve
How does the optic nerve work?
The optic nerve is a group of nerve fibers that function to provide vision. The optical never works by transferring electrical impulses to the brain from a part of the eyes known as the retina.
What is the function of a squids optic nerve?
it is part of the Squids eye Sight...
What nerve carries signals from the from the retina to the brain?
Occipital nerve. It is the second cranial nerve.
What is the function of squid's optic nerve?
so the squid can see it's prey and predators and other objects
What is the primary Function of the optic canal foramen?
Optic nerve and ophthalmic artery passes through this foramen to your eye ball.
What is the function of the blind spots?
It is not a function, it is where the optic nerve connect from the eye to the brain. Because of this there are no photo-receptors at that point.
Is there a structure in a camera that matches the function of the optic nerve in a human eye?
That should be the shutter.
What is the point where the optic nerve enters the eyeball?
Point where optic nerve enters eyeball is the optic disc.
What is the function of the optic disk in the eye?
Optic disc:The optic disc is also called the blind spot. There are no receptors in this part of the retina. This is where all of the axons of the ganglion cells(last neurons before optic nerve) exit the retina to form the optic nerve.
What is the junction of the retina and optic nerve?
The junction between the retina and the optic nerve is the optic disc.
What part of brain connects brain and eyes?
Optic nerve. Well, it connects the retina to the brain. The muscles of the eye also connect to the brain, but not through the optic nerve.
