When we look directly at an object, the light focuses on the central region of the retina, called the _________, which allows us to see it clearly and in full color
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: fovea
Rationale: The fovea is the central region of the retina that contains the highest concentration of cones; this is why objects we center our vision upon are the clearest and most colorful relative to objects in the periphery.
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