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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


What term describes the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve?

The term for the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve is the "optic disc" or "optic nerve head." This disc is also known as the blind spot since it lacks photoreceptors, making it insensitive to light.


Is your optic nerve atached to your retina?

yes it is, and the optic nerve is attached to your brain.


Which nerve would be found in the retina of the eye?

The optic nerve.


What is the bind spot of the eye?

The blind spot is the location in the retina where all the nerves from the retina dive back down through the tissue layers to form the optic nerve.


Neurons in the retina exit the eye forming the what?

Neurons in the retina exit the eye forming the optic nerve.


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.


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

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


What is the junction of the retina and optic nerve?

The junction of the retina and optic nerve is called the optic disc or optic nerve head. This is where the optic nerve exits the eye and carries visual information from the retina to the brain. The optic disc is also known as the blind spot because it lacks photoreceptor cells and cannot detect light.


What layer of the eye converts visible light into nerve impulses?

I am pretty sure it is the retina.The retina not only is used for focusing but also The sides of the ''retina'' are responsible for our peripheral vision. The center area, called the macula, is ''used'' for our fine central vision and color vision. Are you referring to optical nerve impulses?


What is the nerve at the back of the eye?

The nerve at the back of the eye is the optic nerve. It transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, allowing us to see. Damage to the optic nerve can result in vision problems or even blindness.


How do you spell retnia?

retina I am assuming you mean retina as in the nerve that connects your eyeball to your brain.