Which is the correct order of structures as visual information travels from the eye to the visual cortex?

A) LGN; optic chiasm; occipital lobe
B) optic chiasm; occipital lobe; LGN
C) LGN; occipital lobe; optic chiasm
D) optic chiasm; LGN; occipital lobe


Answer: D
Rationale: Visual information travels first through the optic chiasm. It is then sent to the thalamus before finally being sent to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe.

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