Central Nervous System & Special Senses · NEET PG Preparation Physiology
During a neurological examination, a patient is asked to read a Snellen chart. Which structure is primarily responsible for fine focusing and high-ac…
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During a neurological examination, a patient is asked to read a Snellen chart. Which structure is primarily responsible for fine focusing and high-acuity photopic vision by providing the highest density of cones?
- A.Optic disc
- B.Fovea centralisCorrect answer
- C.Peripheral retina
- D.Cornea
Solution
The fovea centralis, located in the center of the macula lutea, contains exclusively densely packed cones and is specialized for high-acuity color (photopic) vision.
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