NEET2014ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationActual
Assertion : The optic nerves leave the eye at the point called blind spot. Reason: Only cone are densely packed at the blind spot, hence is the name.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
Step-by-step solution
The nerve fibres from all parts of the retina converge to leave through a point called blindspot. It is the place in the visual field that corresponds to the lack of light detecting photo receptor cells on the optic disc of the retina.