The Blind Spot Flashcards

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1
Q

an image cannot be formed at…

finish the sentence

A

the point where the optic nerve leaves the eye.

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the reason for the blind spot is…

finish the sentence

A

that there are no rods and cones at the point where the optic nerve leaves the eye (the blind spot)

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Q

how does the brain compensate for the blind spot?

A

the brain puts the images from each eye together, cancelling out the blind spot.

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