Neural tunic

Definition

The neural tunic, also known as the retina, is the innermost layer of the eye that contains light-sensitive cells responsible for converting light into neural signals. These signals are then transmitted to the brain for visual processing.

Related terms

Photoreceptors:

Specialized cells in the retina that convert light energy into electrical signals which are sent to the brain.

Optic Nerve: The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain for interpretation.

Visual Cortex:

The part of the cerebral cortex involved in processing visual information received from the eyes