When someone looks at an image,the retina turns the light rays from it into neural messages that go up to the optic nerve so the brain can interpret them.This function is called:
A)encoding.
B)storage.
C)retrieval.
D)processing.

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Encoding is the process of transforming external information into a neural code that can be processed and stored in the brain. When someone looks at an image, the retina encodes the light rays into neural messages that travel up to the brain via the optic nerve. The brain then interprets these messages to create a visual perception of the image. Therefore, encoding is the correct function from the given options.

When Someone Looks at an Image,the Retina Turns the Light