Select the Correct Meaning for the Following Prefixes

question 53

Multiple Choice

Select the correct meaning for the following prefixes.
-peri-:

• A) before; forward
• B) surrounding; around
• C) across; through

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The nerve responsible for carrying visual data from the retina to the brain.

Curvature

The measure of how sharply a curve bends or changes direction.

Fovea

The central focal point in the retina, around which the eye’s cones cluster.

Visual Sensitivity

The ability of the visual system to detect light or changes in lighting conditions, contrast, and fine detail.