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A characteristic anatomical feature of the optic chiasm is the

A. Termination of all optic nerve fibers
B. Synthesis of visual pigments
C. Decussation of medial (nasal) retinal fibers
D. Synapse between first and second-order neurons

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At the optic chiasm, fibers from the medial (nasal) half of each retina cross over (decussate) to the opposite side of the brain, while lateral (temporal) fibers stay on the same side.

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  • Termination of all optic nerve fibers
  • Synthesis of visual pigments
  • Decussation of medial (nasal) retinal fibers
  • Synapse between first and second-order neurons

At the optic chiasm, fibers from the medial (nasal) half of each retina cross over (decussate) to the opposite side of the brain, while lateral (temporal) fibers stay on the same side.

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