The layer of pigmented cells supporting the photoreceptors in the retina and absorbing random light is known as the
A) macula.
B) epithelium.
C) fovea.
D) ganglion layer.

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The layer of pigmented cells in the retina that supports the photoreceptors and absorbs random light is known as the retinal pigment epithelium. The macula and fovea are specialized regions within the retina, and the ganglion layer is the layer of cells that transmit visual information to the brain.

The Layer of Pigmented Cells Supporting the Photoreceptors in the Retina