The Extracellular Fluid (ECF) Is Referred to as the "Gateway

question 49

True/False

The extracellular fluid (ECF) is referred to as the "gateway" because water must pass through the ECF to reach cells.

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

An area in the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells on the optic disc of the retina, making it insensitive to light.

The Retina

The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and sends signals to the brain, enabling visual perception.

The Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's focusing power.

Optic Chiasm

An X-shaped structure in the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, involved in the visual processing system.