The optic nerve is composed of axons of:
A) rods and cones
B) bipolar cells
C) ganglion cells
D) foveal cells

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The optic nerve is composed of axons of ganglion cells, which are the output neurons of the retina. Rods and cones are photoreceptor cells, bipolar cells are intermediate neurons that receive input from photoreceptors and transmit it to ganglion cells, and foveal cells are a type of cone cell that are densely packed in the fovea, the central region of the retina.

The Optic Nerve Is Composed of Axons Of