In the blind spot, where the optic nerves leave the eyes

rods and cones are absent

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Only cones are present

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Only rods are present

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Special neurons are present

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The correct option is A rods and cones are absent
The blind spot is a region at the back of the eye where the optic nerve exits the eye on its way to the brain. At this spot, no image is formed due to the absence of photoreceptor cells, i.e. rods and cones.

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The region in the eye where rods and cones are located is ___.

	Structure	Location	Function
1	Blind spot	Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye	Rods and cones are present but inactive here
2	Eustachian tube	Anterior part of internal ear	Equalizes air pressure on either side of tympanic membrane
3	Cerebellum	Midbrain	Controls respiration and breathing
4	Hypothalamus	Forebrain	Controls body temperature, urge for eating and drinking

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