What is the name of the location in the optic tract where the optic nerve from each eye splits in half, with nasal retinae crossing over and temporal retinae staying on the same side of the optic tract?

A. pulvinal
B. lateral geniculate nucleus
C. optic chiasm
D. anterior cingulate gyrus


Answer: C

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