Why is the location of the optic disc associated with the blind spot?
A)Receptor cells are not present in this region.
B)There are only cones and no rods in this region.
C)The receptors cells do not connect to retinal ganglion cells.
D)The retinal ganglion cells are non-functional in this region.

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The optic disc is the point in the retina where the optic nerve fibers exit the eye, and since there are no photoreceptor cells (rods or cones) in this area, it does not respond to light, creating a blind spot.

Why Is the Location of the Optic Disc Associated with the Blind