Regarding the Retina, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 105

Multiple Choice

Regarding the retina, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The retina consists of many more cones than rods.
• B)Light first passes through the cornea, the lens, the vitreous humor, and the outer layers of the retina.
• C)Only about half of the light falling on the front of the eye ever reaches the rods and cones in the retina.
• D)The part of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye contains no rods or cones and is known as the blind spot.

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