Which of the following is true regarding the distribution of rods and cones in the retina?
A) Both rods and cones increase in density as one progresses from the fovea to the periphery.
B) Rods are most plentiful at the fovea, while cones are most plentiful at the periphery.
C) Both rods and cones are absent at the site where the optic nerve leaves the retina.
D) All of the above are true.

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Rods and cones are absent at the site where the optic nerve leaves the retina, creating a blind spot because no photoreceptors are present to detect light.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Distribution of Rods