1. The optic nerve divides into two halves and crosses to each side of the brain at the optic
chiasm. Why is this an essential aspect of your visual system?
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a. It guarantees that signals from both eyes go to both brain hemispheres.
b. A much more detailed visual analysis is then performed.
c. It is involved in controlling eye movements.
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OD d. Visual information is sent to areas in the occipital lobe that make up the visual
cortex.