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Which of the following parts of the human eye comprises of densely packed cones ?

A

Fovea

B

Blind sport

C

Macula lutea

D

Retina

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To solve the question "Which of the following parts of the human eye comprises of densely packed cones?" we will analyze each option provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Structure of the Eye**: - The human eye has three main layers: the sclera (outer layer), choroid (middle layer), and retina (inner layer). The retina contains photoreceptor cells. 2. **Identify the Photoreceptor Cells**: - There are two types of photoreceptor cells in the retina: rods and cones. - Rods are responsible for vision in low light (twilight vision), while cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light (daylight vision). 3. **Examine the Options**: - **Fovea**: This is a small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest. It contains a high density of cones and no rods, making it the region of the retina with the most concentrated cones. - **Blind Spot**: This is the area in the retina where the optic nerve exits the eye, and it lacks photoreceptor cells (both rods and cones). Therefore, it cannot be the answer. - **Macula**: This is the area surrounding the fovea and contains a high concentration of cones, but not as densely packed as in the fovea itself. - **Lutea**: This term is often used interchangeably with the macula, but it does not specifically refer to a region of densely packed cones. - **Retina**: While the retina contains both rods and cones, it is not specific enough to indicate densely packed cones. 4. **Conclusion**: - The part of the human eye that comprises densely packed cones is the **Fovea**. ### Final Answer: - The correct answer is **Fovea**.
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