Where does the visual pathway cross so that each optic tract carries impulses from the opposite visual field?
A)Thalamus
B)Optic radiations
C)Optic chiasma
D)Optic nerve

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The visual pathway crosses at the optic chiasma, which is where the optic nerves from each eye merge and half of the fibers from each optic nerve cross over to the opposite side of the brain. As a result, each optic tract carries impulses from the opposite visual field.

Where Does the Visual Pathway Cross So That Each Optic