Chapter 46.2, Problem 2R

Summary Introduction

To review:

The reasons why a greater response is generated in the retinal ganglion cell by a small spot of light falling on the retina than a large spot of light.

Introduction:

Retinal ganglion cells are neurons located near the retina of eye. They receive information from the photoreceptor cells and transmit action potentials to the thalamus and the visual cortex of the brain. The brain processes this information and sends signals which make vision possible.