Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

Anatomy & Physiology

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

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Where is the blind spot located in the human eye?

At the fovea centralis

In the lens

At the optic disc

In the macula lutea

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Understand the anatomy of the eye: The human eye is composed of several key structures, including the cornea, lens, retina, fovea centralis, macula lutea, and optic disc.

Identify the function of the optic disc: The optic disc is the point on the retina where the optic nerve fibers exit the eye. It lacks photoreceptors, which are the cells responsible for detecting light.

Recognize the significance of the optic disc: Because the optic disc has no photoreceptors, it is unable to detect light, creating a 'blind spot' in the visual field.

Differentiate between the optic disc and other parts of the eye: The fovea centralis is responsible for sharp central vision, the lens focuses light onto the retina, and the macula lutea is an area of the retina with a high concentration of photoreceptors.

Conclude that the blind spot is located at the optic disc, as it is the only area in the eye without photoreceptors, leading to a lack of visual information from that specific point.