Although Located in the Eye, the _____ Is Actually an Extension

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Short Answer

Although located in the eye, the _____ is actually an extension of the central nervous system and is responsible for processing images. ​

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Definitions:

Gene

A unit of heredity made up of DNA that is located on a chromosome and can influence physical or behavioral traits, and can be passed from one generation to the next.

Chromosome

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information responsible for determining the traits of an organism.

Microbiome

The collective genome of the microbes (composed of bacteria, bacteriophage, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) that live inside and on the human body.

Nature And Nurture

A concept in developmental psychology that examines the influence of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) on human development.