Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Explanations

question 245

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations provided to explain our lack of awareness of the blind spot in our field of vision?

• A) Our eyes move so fast that we can pick up the complete image.
• B) The optic nerve is similar to the cornea in its transparency.
• C) The brain fills in the gap.
• D) The image projected on the spot is hitting a different, "nonblind" spot in the other eye.

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Definitions:

Heberden Nodes

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Dupuytren Contractures

A condition where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended, due to thickening and shortening of the palmar fascia.

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

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Lateral Tilting

Involves positioning a patient so that their body is tilted to one side or the other, often used in medical and therapeutic settings to facilitate certain procedures or promote comfort.