MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

OCULAR PALSIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The retina is the internal tunic or a very thin and transparent layer that covers the inside of the eye, up to the ora serrata. Its function is to take charge of the phototransduction process, providing the phenomenon of visual perception. In other words, the function of the retina is
A
photosensitive membrane, whose mission is to transform light into nerve stimulation
B
membrane that contains blood vessels important for vision
C
10-layer membrane whose function is to support the eye
D
nourish the choroid and sclera
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Retina: It is a light-sensitive layer that consists of numerous nerve cells. It converts images formed by the lens into electrical impulses. These electrical impulses are then transmitted to the brain through optic nerves. Optic nerves: Optic nerves are of two types.

Detailed explanation-2: -The transparent portion of the retina is known as the neurosensory retina. The examiner sees the neurosensory retina against the background orange color of the melanin containing retinal pigment epithelium and blood-filled choroidal layer of the eye.

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