The "cable" carrying signals from the retina to the brain.
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The tiny central pit of the retina providing the sharpest detail. III. Neural Transmission and The Visual Pathway The Eye. The Physiology of Human Perception
Human perception is not a passive recording of the world but an active biological construction. By integrating optical precision with neural complexity, the eye allows the brain to interpret the environment with remarkable speed and detail.
Highly sensitive to low light; responsible for peripheral and night vision. The "cable" carrying signals from the retina to the brain
The iris acts as a diaphragm, adjusting the pupil size to regulate light entry.
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The clear outer layer providing the bulk of the eye's optical power.