The Nuclei Are in the Visual Pathway and Mediate the Pupillary

question 19

Short Answer

The nuclei are in the visual pathway and mediate the pupillary light reflexes.

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Definitions:

Eyeballs

The globular organs in the skull through which vision is perceived; also known as the eyes.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

Sensory Impulses

Electrical messages that are transmitted along sensory neurons, carrying information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Optic Nerve

A paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.