II Optic

Question 1

Where do optic nerves originate?

Answer 1

Ganglion cells of retina

Question 2

Fibers of optic nerves partially cross in the ____

Answer 2

Optic chiasm

Question 3

Fibers that cross in the optic chiasm proceed in the ____ and synapse in the ____

Answer 3

Optic tract
Lateral geniculate body

Question 4

Superior brachium is formed by fibers from the ____

Answer 4

Optic tract

Question 5

The superior brachium sends ____ information to the ____

Answer 5

Light reflex
Superior colliculus

Question 6

Fibers from the lateral geniculate nucleus project via the ____ to the ____

Answer 6

Optic radiation
Primary visual cortex

Question 7

Where is the primary visual cortex located?

Answer 7

Cuneus and lingual gyri (occipital lobe)

Question 8

The left halves of both eyes’ visual fields end in the ____

Answer 8

Right visual cortex

Question 9

How are optic nerves examined?

Answer 9

Visual acuity
Visual field mapping
Visual reflexes

Question 10

Lesion of optic nerve

Answer 10

Anopsia

Question 11

Optic nerves exit the skull via the ____

Answer 11

Optic canal (sphenoid)