The Central Focal Point in the Retina Is Called the

question 401

Multiple Choice

The central focal point in the retina is called the

• A) optic nerve.
• B) cornea.
• C) iris.
• D) fovea.

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Definitions:

Figure-ground

A perceptual phenomenon where the focus is on a central object (figure) while the rest (ground) forms a background, showcasing how our perception separates visual stimuli.

Monocular Cue

A visual signal that allows for depth perception and estimation of an object's distance using just one eye.

Superposition

A principle in physics that for any two overlapping waves, the resulting wave is obtained by adding the amplitudes of the individual waves at each point.

Convergence

The process by which lines of perspective in a drawing or photograph appear to converge as they recede toward the horizon line, creating the illusion of depth. In a biological context, it refers to the evolution of similar features in species of different lineages.