The area shown at letter A in the figure is the ________, or blind spot, which contains no sensory receptors. 


optic disc
The optic disc is known as the blind spot because it contains no sensory receptors.

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A young child receives a skin graft from a donor. What is the name of this type of graft?

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As a part of your personal health assessment, you should:

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