Which part of the retina has an area of high cone density?
A) choroid
B) macula
C) optic disc
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

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The macula is a small area in the center of the retina that contains a high density of cone photoreceptor cells. These cones are responsible for high acuity vision and color vision. The choroid is a layer of tissue containing blood vessels located beneath the retina, while the optic disc is a point on the retina where the optic nerve exits and contains no photoreceptors. Therefore, choices A and C are incorrect.

Which Part of the Retina Has an Area of High