The axons of the ganglion cells extend across the surface of the retina and unite to form the _______ nerve.

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The axons of the ganglion cells form the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. The olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell, the vagus nerve is involved in autonomic functions such as digestion and heart rate, and there is no such thing as the retinal nerve.

The Axons of the Ganglion Cells Extend Across the Surface