A blind spot in the retina occurs where

A) the optic nerve leaves the eye.
B) the fovea is located.
C) ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells.
D) amacrine cells are located.
E) rod cells are clustered to form the macula.


A) the optic nerve leaves the eye.

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