In the optic chiasm, ganglion cells from the ________portion of the retina cross over, whereas the ganglion cells from the________portion of the retina remain on the same side.
A) nasal : temporal
B) center : nasal
C) temporal : nasal
D) temporal : center
E) nasal : center

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the optic chiasm, the ganglion cells from the nasal (medial) portion of the retina cross over to the opposite side of the brain, while the ganglion cells from the temporal (lateral) portion of the retina do not cross over and remain on the same side. This arrangement is crucial for binocular vision and depth perception.

In the Optic Chiasm, Ganglion Cells from the ________Portion of the Retina