A small branch of the optic nerve, known as the ____ path extends directly from the retina to the SCN.
A) opticthalamic
B) retinohypothalamic
C) opticretinal
D) retinothalamic

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The retinohypothalamic path is a small branch of the optic nerve that extends directly from the retina to the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus, responsible for regulating circadian rhythms. Option A (opticthalamic) refers to the large pathway that travels from the optic nerve to the thalamus, while options C and D are not correct names for this pathway.

A Small Branch of the Optic Nerve, Known as the ____