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Which neuron layers of an axon form the optic nerve?

There are three layers of neurons in the retina. The axons of GANGLION CELLS form the optic nerves.


Difference between optic tract and optic nerve?

Bundles of neuron processes are called tracts in the cns and nerves in the pns


The axons of the retina culminate in what nerve?

the axons of the retina culminate in the optic nerve which forms a blind spot on the retina


Where do the two optic nerves reach the diencephalon?

The two optic nerves reach the diencephalon at the optic chiasm, a structure located at the base of the brain where the nerves partially cross over each other. From the optic chiasm, the optic nerves continue on to the thalamus within the diencephalon.


What carries messages to the brain about sight?

Optic nerves


Do the axons of retinal ganglion cells form the optic nerve?

Yes. The Retinal Ganglion Cell axons form the optic nerve.


What happens at the optic chiasm?

At the optic chiasm, located at the base of the brain, the optic nerves from each eye partially cross over. This crossover allows visual information from the right visual field of each eye to be processed by the left side of the brain and vice versa. This arrangement enables the brain to integrate visual input from both eyes for a comprehensive visual perception.


What is the crossing of the optic nerves called?

optic chiasma


The optic nerve is composed of axons of?

The optic nerve is composed of axons of retinal ganglion cells. These ganglion cells transmit visual information from the retina to the brain for processing.


Why is there no sensation of light at the optic disk?

Because there are no rods or cones there, since the optic disk is where axons exit the eye to form the optic nerve.


What is the point called at which the optic nerves cross?

The optic chiasm


Where is the optic chiasm?

The optic Chiasm is located where the optic nerves partially cross on the brain