The photoreceptors for color vision are concentrated in the
A) optic chiasma
B) optic disk
C) macula lutea
D) iris

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The macula lutea is a small, yellowish area near the center of the retina that contains the highest concentration of cones (photoreceptors for color vision) in the eye. The optic chiasma is a junction in the visual pathway, the optic disk is a spot on the retina where the optic nerve exits the eye, and the iris controls the size of the pupil to regulate the amount of light that enters the eye.

The Photoreceptors for Color Vision Are Concentrated in the