The fovea refers toA) the outer protective surface of the eye.B) a colored muscle that adjusts light intake.C) an area of the thalamus that receives information from the optic nerve.D) the central focal point in the retina.

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The fovea refers toA)  the outer protective surface of the eye.B)  a colored muscle that adjusts light intake.C)  an area of the thalamus that receives information from the optic nerve.D)  the central focal point in the retina.

Keely Reiss · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The fovea is the central focal point in the retina, where visual acuity is the greatest. It contains a high concentration of cone cells, which are responsible for color vision and visual details. Options A, B, and C are not correct descriptions of the fovea.

The fovea refers to

A) the outer protective surface of the eye.
B) a colored muscle that adjusts light intake.
C) an area of the thalamus that receives information from the optic nerve.
D) the central focal point in the retina.

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