Question

Fovea is central pit of yellowish pigmented spot called _________.

• A. Retina
• B. Blind spot
• C. Macula lutea
• D. Cornea
• E. Choroid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Macula lutea

A. Retina is present in the inner layer of eye. The image is perceived by brain and formed on the retina.

B. Blind spot is the region in eye where no photoreceptor cells are present.

C. Macula lutea is a yellowish pigmented spot present laterally to blind spot. It has a central pit called fovea or fovea centralis.

D. Cornea is the anterior portion of eye which maintains the shape of eye and also protects it.

E. Choroid is the middle layer of eye which contains many blood vessels and appears bluish in colour.

So, the correct answer is 'Macula lutea'.