Most axons of the retinal ganglion cells terminate in the
A) optic chiasm.
B) superior colliculus.
C) lateral geniculate nucleus.
D) primary visual cortex.

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The axons of the retinal ganglion cells terminate in the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, which then projects to the primary visual cortex. The optic chiasm is where some of the axons cross over to the opposite hemisphere, while the superior colliculus is primarily involved in non-conscious visual processing and eye movements.

Most Axons of the Retinal Ganglion Cells Terminate in the