Which of the following describes the anatomical arrangement of the visual system?
A)Information from the left visual field goes to the left side of the brain.
B)Information from the left visual field goes to the right side of the brain.
C)Axons from the temporal portions of the retina cross over to the opposite side of the brain.
D)Axons from the nasal portions of the retina stay on the same side of the brain.

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The anatomical arrangement of the visual system involves the crossing of axons from the nasal portions of the retina to the opposite side of the brain, while axons from the temporal portions of the retina stay on the same side. Therefore, information from the left visual field goes to the right side of the brain, and vice versa. This is known as the optic chiasm.

Which of the Following Describes the Anatomical Arrangement of the Visual