If we wish to perceive a target in as much detail as possible, we should position our eyes so that the target falls onto the __________.
A) optic nerve
B) iris
C) lateral geniculate nucleus
D) fovea

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The fovea is the central region of the retina where visual acuity is the highest. Therefore, if we want to perceive a target in as much detail as possible, we should position our eyes so that the target falls onto the fovea. The optic nerve, iris, and lateral geniculate nucleus are all part of the visual pathway but do not play a direct role in maximizing visual acuity on a specific target.

If We Wish to Perceive a Target in as Much