Which of the Following Statements About the Retina Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the retina is FALSE?

• A) The photoreceptors communicate directly with the ganglion cells.
• B) The axons of ganglion cells form the optic nerve.
• C) You have a "blindspot" in the retina where there are no rods or cones.
• D) Bipolar cells communicate with both photoreceptors and ganglion cells.

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