Branches of the Optic Nerve Go Directly to What Areas

question 44

Multiple Choice

 Branches of the optic nerve go directly to what areas of the brain?

• A) lateral geniculate and cerebral cortex
• B) superior colliculus and cerebral cortex
• C) lateral geniculate and superior colliculus
• D) prefrontal cortex and occipital lobe

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Definitions:

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles formed from potassium atoms, essential for various bodily functions including nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged calcium atoms that play crucial roles in various biological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and bone formation.

Heart Contractions

The process by which the heart muscle contracts or tightens, leading to the pumping of blood through the chambers of the heart and into the body.