"To decussate or not to decussate." That's the question.
Not all axons from each retina cross (decussate) in the optic chiasm.
  • Axons from ganglion cells in the nasal retina decussate in the chiasm. Click here to see the path.
  • Axons from ganglion cells in the temporal retina do not decussate. Click here to see the path.
  • Click here to see both paths.
Question:

Is the information from the left visual field of each each eye represented in the right visual cortex or the left visual cortex? (Click on the correct answer).

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