15. The Special Senses

Cataracts are caused by changes to the crystallin proteins in the eye. Based on this information, what structure would you expect to be directly affected by cataracts?

Which cells in the retina are depolarized in darkness?

a. Rods and cones

b. Bipolar cells

c. Retinal ganglion cells

d. All of the above

e. Only rods

If a patient suffers visual impairment only in one eye, why must the damage be located in the visual pathway prior to the optic chiasma?