The area where the optic nerve leaves the retina and where photoreceptors are absent is called the ________.
A) optic area
B) blind spot
C) fovea
D) cornea

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The blind spot, also known as the optic disc, is the area where the optic nerve leaves the eye and there are no photoreceptor cells, so no image can be detected in that area. This can be demonstrated through a simple experiment called the blind spot test.

The Area Where the Optic Nerve Leaves the Retina and Where