Multiple rods and cones within an area of the retina will send information to a single visual cell. What is the term for such an area?

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The term for an area of the retina that contains multiple rods and cones sending information to a single visual cell is called the receptive field. The fovea is an area of the retina with the highest concentration of cones, the optic disc is a location on the retina where the optic nerve exits, and the light adaptation region is an area where the eyes adjust to changes in light intensity.

Multiple Rods and Cones Within an Area of the Retina