Retina Anatomy and Physiology

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Across
  1. 3. layer where bipolar cells synapse with ganglion cells
  2. 4. pigmented layer that absorbs stray light and supports photoreceptors
  3. 7. junctional layer formed by Muller cells that act as a barrier
  4. 8. photoreceptors responsible for color vision and high acuity
  5. 10. region where ganglion cell axons exit the eye
  6. 11. synaptic layer where photoreceptors connect with bipolar and horizontal cells
  7. 13. area of the retina lacking blood vessels for optimal light transmission
  8. 14. retinal layer containing bipolar, horizontal, and amacrine cell bodies
Down
  1. 1. central retinal region responsible for highest visual acuity
  2. 2. retinal cells that transmit signals to the brain via the optic nerve
  3. 3. transparent membrane separating retina from vitreous
  4. 5. supporting glial cells that span the entire thickness of the retina
  5. 6. layer containing photoreceptor cell bodies
  6. 9. layer containing axons that form the optic nerve
  7. 12. light-sensitive cells responsible for vision in low light