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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.3
What is a reason why humans have a blind spot in their field of vision?
It's caused by an obstruction in the lens.
It’s due to poor blood flow to that area of the retina.
It's because certain colors cannot be detected there.
The optic nerve exits the eye at that point, leaving no room for photoreceptors.
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