Why Is Vision Most Detailed in the Fovea?​

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is vision most detailed in the fovea?​

• A)The fovea is the area of the retina that is closest to the pupil.
• B)​The fovea is the area of the retina that is closest to the optic nerve.
• C)​The fovea has the greatest receptor density and most numerous connections to the brain.
• D)​The fovea is the only area of the retina with an equal ratio of rods to cones.

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Definitions:

Motor Units Recruited

The activation of a set of motor neurons and their associated muscle fibers, used to generate an appropriate level of force during muscular contraction.

Multiple Wave Summation

A phenomenon where muscle fiber contractions increase in strength due to rapid, repeated stimulation before full relaxation occurs.

Tetanus

An infection resulting from the Clostridium tetani bacterium, leading to muscle contractions, known as tetanus.

Stimuli Frequency

The rate at which stimuli are presented over time, affecting the response of sensory systems.