Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

In human eye light rays get transformed into neural impulses at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: retina

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “retina”.
The retina is the part of the eye where light rays are transformed into neural impulses.

The retina contains specialized cells called rods and cones that are sensitive to light and convert it into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve.

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