Inner Layer of the Eyeball definitions Flashcards

The inner layer of the eye responsible for converting light into neural signals for the brain.

Cells in the retina that detect light and initiate the process of phototransduction.

Photoreceptors sensitive to low light, providing grayscale vision and aiding peripheral vision.

Photoreceptors requiring bright light, enabling color vision and high visual acuity.

A region in the retina rich in cones, crucial for high visual acuity.

The center of the macula lutea, providing the clearest vision due to its high concentration of cones.

The point where the optic nerve exits the eye, creating a natural blind spot.

A single cell layer in the retina that supports photoreceptors and absorbs excess light.

The part of the retina containing photoreceptors and neurons for transmitting visual signals.

Cells in the retina that transmit signals from photoreceptors to ganglion cells.

Retinal cells that generate action potentials and form the optic nerve.

Retinal cells involved in the initial processing of visual information.

Retinal cells that facilitate communication between photoreceptors and bipolar cells.

The process of converting light into an electrochemical signal in the retina.

An area in the visual field where no image is detected due to the absence of photoreceptors.