The Part of the Visual Pathway That Has Been Described

question 42

Multiple Choice

The part of the visual pathway that has been described as a "volume control" is the

• A)retina.
• B)optic nerve.
• C)lateral geniculate nucleus.

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Definitions:

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Drug Maintenance Programs

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