The Small Cup-Shaped Area in the Middle of the Retina

question 681

Multiple Choice

The small cup-shaped area in the middle of the retina that contains only cones is the

• A)fovea.
• B)cornea.
• C)blind spot.
• D)lens.

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Definitions:

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested, consisting of remains of ingested food, bacteria, and dead cells.

Mucosa

A moist tissue layer that lines certain internal surfaces of the body, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract.

Colon

Division of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum.

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells found within the respiratory and intestinal tracts that secrete mucus to trap pathogens and particles.