location of photoreceptors Flashcards
1
Q
what do photoreceptors do?
A
receptor cells that detect light and produce an image for the brain
2
Q
where are photoreceptors found?
A
the retina
3
Q
what is the fovea?
A
a region on the retina with the most photoreceptors
4
Q
how many photoreceptors in the blind spot?
A
none
5
Q
why’s there no photoreceptors in the blind spot?
A
the blind spot contains the OPTIC NERVE where neurones carry signals out of the eye to the brain
